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eavesdrop

verb

/ˈiːvzdrɒp/

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

eavesdrop on a conversation

listen secretly, overhear, spy, snoop

ignore, avoid

eavesdrop on, secretly eavesdrop, caught eavesdropping

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters