Meaning & Definition of word "Penetrate"

Penetrate

/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/

1. to succeed in forcing a way into or through (a barrier); to break through.
- Example: The roots of the tree can penetrate deep into the soil.
2. to understand or figure out something deeply.
- Example: Her analysis of the poem helped me penetrate its deeper meanings.
3. to infiltrate or gain access to an organization, group, or area.
- Example: The spy was able to penetrate the enemy's defenses.
4. to strike or hit a target with a weapon or projectile.
- Example: The bullet was able to penetrate the armor.

From Latin 'penetrare', meaning 'to enter, penetrate'.

penetrate someone's defenses:

To find a way to overcome obstacles or barriers in a person's emotional or psychological protection.

penetrate the darkness:

To see or understand something hidden or obscured.

penetrate a market:

To successfully enter a new market area with products or services.

penetration:

The act of penetrating or the state of being penetrated.

penetrable:

Capable of being penetrated; allowing passage.

pene:

Referring to something related to penetration, often in medical or anatomical contexts.

Meaning: To engage in sexual intercourse.

Example Sentence: They decided to penetrate each other's personal space.

Meaning: To understand someone deeply or intimately.

Example Sentence: He really penetrated her thoughts during their talk.