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    wiretap
    /ˈwʌɪətap/

    noun

    • 1. an act of using a listening device to conduct surveillance, typically over a phone line: "illegal wiretaps of leading politicians"

    verb

    • 1. use a listening device to conduct surveillance on: "he illegally wiretapped people who were in disputes with his clients"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWIRETAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Wiretap is a verb meaning to secretly listen to people by connecting a device to their phone, or a noun meaning such a device. Learn how to use wiretap in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wiretapWiretap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of wiretap as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and word history. Find synonyms, related articles, and legal definitions of wiretap.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWIRETAP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Wiretap is a verb meaning to secretly listen to people by connecting a device to their phone, or a noun meaning such a device. Learn how to use wiretap in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWIRETAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Wiretap is a verb that means to secretly listen to or record phone conversations by attaching a device to the line. Wiretap is also a noun that refers to the recordings or the act of wiretapping.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › wiretapWIRETAP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wiretap is a noun, verb, and adjective that refers to tapping telephone or telegraph wires for evidence or information. Learn the origin, history, and examples of wiretap from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wiretapWiretap - definition of wiretap by The Free Dictionary

    A wiretap is an act or device of secretly listening to or recording a person's telephone or internet conversations, often as part of a police investigation. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage of the word wiretap from various sources.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wiretapWiretap - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To wiretap is to secretly listen in on someone's phone conversation. In some cases, the FBI will use a wiretap to investigate a serious federal crime.