Phrasal Verb - Listening In
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.Definition
- To secretly listen to a conversation or broadcast that is not intended for one's ears. 2. To pay close attention to someone or something in order to gain information or understanding.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I accidentally listened in on my parents' argument. |
| 2 | The detective listened in on the suspect's phone call. |
| 3 | The teacher listened in as the students presented their projects. |
| 4 | I'm trying to listen in on the conversation between the CEO and the HR manager. |
| 5 | The radio host listened in as callers shared their stories. |
| 6 | The scientist listened in on the communication between the whales. |
| 7 | The police listened in on the criminals' plans. |
| 8 | The student listened in on the professor's lecture from home. |
| 9 | The spy listened in on the enemy's radio transmissions. |
| 10 | The musician listened in on the recording sessions to improve their performance. |