Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪt/
noun the act of penetrating or the ability to penetrate
A1 The arrow was able to penetrate the target.
A2 The knife failed to penetrate the tough skin of the fruit.
B1 The bullet was able to penetrate the armor of the tank.
B2 The virus was able to penetrate the computer's firewall.
C1 The spy was able to penetrate the enemy's inner circle.
C2 The new technology has the ability to penetrate even the most secure networks.
verb to pass into or through something
A1 The knife can easily penetrate the fruit.
A2 The arrow failed to penetrate the armor.
B1 The company's new marketing strategy aims to penetrate the international market.
B2 The detective was able to penetrate the criminal organization.
C1 The virus was able to penetrate the computer's firewall.
C2 The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's defenses undetected.
formal The company was able to penetrate the international market with their new product.
informal I tried to penetrate the crowd to get closer to the stage at the concert.
slang He couldn't penetrate the tough defense of the opposing team.
figurative The truth seemed to penetrate her heart, causing her to break down in tears.
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