eavesdrop

/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp//ˈivzˌdɹɑp/

noun

  1. 1

    The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house

  2. 2

    The space around a house on which such water drips

  3. 3

    A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building

  4. 4

    The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard

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verb

  1. 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. 2

    To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

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