trespass, encroach, infringe, invade mean to make inroads upon the property, territory, or rights of another. trespass implies an unwarranted or unlawful intrusion. encroach suggests gradual or …

INVADE definition: to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent. See examples of invade used in a sentence.

INVADED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of invade 2. to enter a country by force with large numbers of…. Learn more.

[transitive] invade something to enter a place in large numbers, especially in a way that causes damage or problems Demonstrators invaded the government buildings. As the final whistle blew, fans began …

To invade a country means to enter it by force with an army. The army invaded the area last week.

1. to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent. 2. to enter as if to take possession: to invade a neighbor's home. 3. to enter and affect injuriously or destructively: viruses that invade the …

go into with hostile intent: [~ + object] The dictator invaded his neighboring states. [no object] He was ready to invade. to enter and affect in a harmful or destructive way:[~ + object] viruses that invade …

Jan 20, 2026 · (transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer. Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982.

Invade definition: To enter by force in order to conquer or pillage.

The word 'invaded' comes from the Latin 'invadere', which means 'to attack, to enter forcefully.' This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in or upon' and 'vadere' meaning 'to go or to walk.'