Penetrate (verb)

1. To enter or pass through a physical barrier or surface.
2. To enter or pass through the mind or understanding of someone.
3. To enter or pass through an organization or group.

Origin:

From the latin penetratus, past participle of penetrare "to enter, pierce", from the prefix "pen-" meaning "through" and the verb "trare" meaning "to draw".

Examples:

1. The bullet penetrated the wall.
2. He tried to penetrate her defenses.
3. The virus penetrated the host cell.
4. She was able to penetrate his argument.
5. The spy was able to penetrate the organization.