Enter the word for search

penetrate

UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/

Translations

penetrateverb
penetrated
Past Simple
penetrated
Past Participle
penetrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
pénétrerSens médical ou sexuel.
During intercourse, the man penetrated his partner carefully.
Pendant le rapport sexuel, l'homme a pénétré sa partenaire avec précaution.
pénétrerS'emploie aussi au sens d'entrer ou de s'introduire dans un lieu, un groupe ou un système, souvent clandestinement.
The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
L'espion a réussi à pénétrer le quartier général ennemi sans être détecté.
The bullet was able to penetrate the thick armor of the vehicle.
La balle a pu pénétrer le blindage épais du véhicule.
Additional translations
imprégnerAu sens figuré : atteindre ou influencer profondément.
saisirAu sens figuré : comprendre profondément, percer le sens de quelque chose.
Synonyms
infiltrate
access
pierce
puncture
permeate
enter
invade
break through
Antonyms
withdraw
exit
retreat

Definitions

penetrateverb
To succeed in forcing a way into or through a thing.
The bullet was able to penetrate the thick armor of the vehicle.
To infiltrate or gain access to an organization, place, or system, especially when this is done surreptitiously or for a specific purpose.
The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
To understand or grasp the true nature of something.
It took him years to penetrate the complexities of quantum physics.
To affect or influence something deeply.
Her words penetrated his heart, leaving a lasting impression.
To insert the penis into the body of a sexual partner during copulation.
During intercourse, the man penetrated his partner carefully.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong