invade

US /ɪnˈveɪd/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
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1.

invadir, ocupar

to enter a country or region with armed forces with the intention of occupying or conquering it

:
The army prepared to invade the neighboring territory.
O exército se preparou para invadir o território vizinho.
Historically, many empires sought to invade and control new lands.
Historicamente, muitos impérios procuraram invadir e controlar novas terras.
2.

invadir, infringir, alastrar

to intrude on or spread throughout (a place or area) in a way that is unwelcome or causes damage

:
The weeds began to invade the garden.
As ervas daninhas começaram a invadir o jardim.
Reporters often invade the privacy of celebrities.
Jornalistas frequentemente invadem a privacidade de celebridades.