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to listen in
[phrase form: listen]
01
escuchar a escondidas, escuchar clandestinamente
to secretly listen to a conversation without the knowledge or consent of the participants
Intransitive
Transitive: to listen in on a conversation
Example
The couple was too engrossed in their conversation to notice the eavesdropper listening in.
The teacher could hear the students whispering from the hallway, but she chose not to listen in.
02
escuchar de soslayo, interceptar
to listen to a conversation or communication without participating
Intransitive
Transitive: to listen in on a conversation
Example
Would you be open to me joining the meeting and listening in?
03
escuchar radio
to listen to a radio program
Transitive: to listen in to a radio program
Intransitive
Ejemplo
The couple was too engrossed in their conversation to notice the eavesdropper listening in.
The teacher could hear the students whispering from the hallway, but she chose not to listen in.
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