eavesdrop
/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp//ˈivzˌdɹɑp/
noun
- 1
The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
- 2
The space around a house on which such water drips
- 3
A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
- 4
The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard
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verb
- 1
To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
“I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.”
- 2
To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
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