26984 words

invade

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it:

Examples:

Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days.
2
to enter a place in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage:

Examples:

Hundreds of squatters have invaded waste land in the hope that they will be allowed to stay.
3
to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way:

Examples:

Maria looks set to invade the music scene with her style and image.
4
to spoil a situation or quality for another person without thinking about their feelings:

Examples:

Famous people often find their privacy is invaded by the press.
5
to enter a place by force, often in large numbers:

Examples:

[ T ] The Allies were poised to invade Germany.
[ T ] fig. I think that the opportunity is definitely there for people to invade your privacy when they want to (= find out personal things about you against your wishes).

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