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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | invadere, from vadere 'to go' |
Related topics:1 [intransitive and transitive]PM to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it : 
The Romans invaded Britain 2000 years ago.
The Romans invaded Britain 2000 years ago.2 [transitive] to go into a place in large numbers, especially when you are not wanted : Every summer the town is invaded by tourists. Fans invaded the pitch at half-time.
Every summer the town is invaded by tourists.Fans invaded the pitch at half-time.3 [transitive] to get involved in something in an unwanted and annoying way : What right does he have to invade my privacy? Patients are given the feeling that they mustn't try to invade medical territory (=try to deal with things that are not their responsibility).
What right does he have to invade my privacy?Patients are given the feeling that they mustn't try to invade medical territory (=try to deal with things that are not their responsibility).