listen in
verb
listened in; listening in; listens in
1
: to tune in to or monitor a broadcast
2
: to listen to a conversation without participating in it
especially
: eavesdrop
Examples of listen in in a Sentence
it's not polite to listen in on other people's private conversations
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To pass the time, Joseph listens in as Bell and the commanders plot his downfall.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
For the deepest impact, both Barratt and Ferry suggest listening in a moving vehicle.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The apparent disregard by administration officials of security protocols by having a discussion that included operational details on a consumer chat app, even an encrypted one, prompted concern that Russia and China could be listening in.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
After listening in on the meeting, Nanette offers to help identify the bandits using Kabir’s complaint log.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
For the deepest impact, both Barratt and Ferry suggest listening in a moving vehicle.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The apparent disregard by administration officials of security protocols by having a discussion that included operational details on a consumer chat app, even an encrypted one, prompted concern that Russia and China could be listening in.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
After listening in on the meeting, Nanette offers to help identify the bandits using Kabir’s complaint log.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Listen in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listen%20in. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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