invadere — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• encroach verb to seize, appropriate
• invade verb To enter a country or territory by force in order to take control of it.

Senses

invadere is used for these senses in English:

• break (intransitive, of a sound) To become audible suddenly.
• encroach (intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
• invade (transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
• invade (transitive) To infest or overrun.
• invade To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

break — full definition

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

encroach — full definition

1. verb to seize, appropriate
2. verb To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
3. verb To advance gradually beyond due limits.

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