어떤 지역에 이주민을 보내어 식민지로 만들고 정치적 지배권을 확립하다.
To send a group of settlers to a place and establish political control over it.
예문:
"Several European nations sought to colonize the Americas in search of gold and land."
"The empire began to colonize the remote islands to secure its trade routes."
식물이나 동물, 미생물이 새로운 지역이나 서식지에 정착하여 번식하다.
(Of a plant, animal, or microorganism) to establish itself in a new area or habitat.
예문:
"Lichen is often the first organism to colonize bare rock surfaces after a volcanic eruption."
"Invasive species can quickly colonize local wetlands, displacing native plants."
특정 집단의 사용을 위해 장소나 영역을 점유하거나 장악하다.
To appropriate or occupy a place or domain for the use of a specific group.
예문:
"Artists began to colonize the abandoned industrial district, turning warehouses into studios."
"The coffee shop was soon colonized by students preparing for their final exams."
미생물이 숙주의 체내나 표면에서 질병을 일으키지 않고 증식하여 정착하다.
(Of bacteria or other microorganisms) to multiply and form a colony in or on a host without necessarily causing disease.
예문:
"Staphylococcus bacteria can colonize the skin of healthy individuals without causing any symptoms."
"The antibiotic treatment failed because the resistant bacteria had already colonized the patient's gut."
조직을 장악하거나 전복하기 위해 공작원이나 활동가를 잠입시키다.
To infiltrate an organization or group with agents or activists to influence or overthrow it.
예문:
"The radical group attempted to colonize the labor union to push their own agenda."
"Intelligence agencies often try to colonize extremist organizations to monitor their activities."