eavesdrops

Verb

To listen secretly to a private conversation.

ریشه

Derived from the Old English words 'efes' meaning 'edge' and 'dropa' meaning 'a drop'. Originally referred to the water that fell from the eaves of a house.

مثال

• She eavesdrops on the neighbors' conversations.
• He was caught eavesdropping outside the door.
• I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but they were speaking so loudly.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Eavesdrop on a conversation Eavesdrop on someone