To have gained entry into a desired group
“As recently as two weeks ago, we suspected that hackers were once again trying to penetrate our systems.”
Past tense for to physically pierce or probe into
“Some of the crystals rained down hard enough to penetrate his shield, forcing their way through its outer shell.”
Past tense for to understand, or try to understand, something
“Many dismissed him as a crank and made little effort to penetrate his prose or make sense of his ideas.”
Past tense for to be fully understood or realized by someone
“Mel pondered on his advice, letting the words slowly penetrate.”
Past tense for to diffuse or permeate through
“The video illustrates how sunrays penetrate through the surface of the water.”
Past tense for to confront through the use of military force
Past tense for to examine something with great care
Past tense for to insert or introduce in a stealthy way
Past tense for to discover something (after searching)
Past tense for to rapidly or forcefully penetrate or break through
Past tense for to percolate through an opening or surface
Past tense for to enter someone's land or property without permission
Past tense for to have or gain use of a (computing) system or service
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