Definition of "impersonate" in английский

verb

1. (transitive) To pretend to be (a different person); to assume the identity of, especially when there is an intent to deceive.

   • The conman managed to impersonate several executives.
   • Evil can and will always impersonate goodness.

2. (transitive, computing) To operate with the permissions of a different user account.

3. (obsolete, transitive) To manifest in corporeal form; to personify.