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eavesdrop <-pp-> [ˈiːvzdrɑːp, Brit -drɒp] VB intr

to eavesdrop on sth/sb

escutar a. c./alguém às escondidas

Usage examples with eavesdrop

to eavesdrop on sth/sb

escutar a. c./alguém às escondidas

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He eavesdrops on their conversation, hoping for amusement. en.wikipedia.org

A third party trying to eavesdrop on the key must in some way measure it, thus introducing detectable anomalies. en.wikipedia.org

Two men caught eavesdropping at the front door quickly fled in a car. en.wikipedia.org

This technology can be used to eavesdrop with minimal chance of exposure. en.wikipedia.org

It is possible to eavesdrop on certain conversations at a distance, although this is used rarely in the overall plot. en.wikipedia.org

His small size is advantageous to the companions, as he is able to hide easily and eavesdrop on others. en.wikipedia.org

A gallery around the top of the hall was glazed to prevent eavesdropping on conversations below. en.wikipedia.org

Most observers believe authorities selectively monitor communications, eavesdrop on conversations, and read mail and e-mail. en.wikipedia.org

The medium may obtain information about their sitters by secretly eavesdropping on sitter's conversations or searching telephone directories, the internet and newspapers before the sittings. en.wikipedia.org

The two boys, who are eavesdropping on the conversation, are terrified at this prospect. en.wikipedia.org

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