Meaning of the word infiltrate in English

What does infiltrate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

infiltrate

US /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt/
UK /ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt/

Verb

1.

to secretly become part of a group in order to get information or to influence the way that group thinks or behaves:

Example:
A journalist managed to infiltrate the powerful drug cartel.
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