wiretap

[US]/ˈwaɪətæp/
[UK]/ˈwaɪərˌtæp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to secretly listen to or record a conversation
n.the act of secretly listening to or recording a conversation; a device used for secretly listening to or recording conversations
vi.to listen secretly to conversations by connecting to a phone line
vt.to listen secretly or record conversations by connecting to a phone line
adj.capable of being listened to secretly
Word Forms
Pluralwiretaps
Third Person Singularwiretaps

Phrases & Collocations

wiretap evidence

wiretap warrant

wiretap order

wiretap law

wiretap investigation

wiretap authorization

wiretap surveillance

wiretap technology

wiretap report

wiretap intercept

Example Sentences

the police decided to wiretap the suspect's phone.

wiretapping is often used in criminal investigations.

they obtained a warrant to wiretap the suspect's conversations.

wiretap technology has advanced significantly in recent years.

he was concerned about the possibility of being wiretapped.

authorities must follow strict regulations when wiretapping.

the wiretap revealed crucial evidence in the case.

she felt her privacy was invaded by the wiretap.

wiretaps can be a controversial method of surveillance.

they used a wiretap to gather information on the drug ring.

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