Meaning of the word wiretap in English
What does wiretap mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wiretap
US /ˈwaɪr.tæp/
UK /ˈwaɪr.tæp/
Verb
1.
to secretly listen to people by connecting a listening device to their telephone, or to attach a listening device to a telephone for this purpose:
Example:
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The police chief was accused of illegally wiretapping politicians, government officials, and journalists.
Noun
1.
a device secretly attached to a telephone for listening to people's telephone conversations:
Example:
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The government put a wiretap on his phone.
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