listen in

/ˌlɪsn ɪn/
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Other forms: listened in; listening in; listens in

Definitions of listen in
  1. verb
    listen quietly, without contributing to the conversation
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    type of:
    listen
    hear with intention
  2. verb
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
    synonyms: eavesdrop
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    types:
    bug, intercept, tap, wiretap
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    listen
    hear with intention
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