invade
/ɪnˈveɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: invades · invading · invaded
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To move into.
Verb
Examples
Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
Verb
Examples
Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “invade” mean?
To move into.
Is “invade” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.