Looking for the meaning of the word WIRETAP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WIRETAP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Wiretap
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwʌɪətap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of using a listening device to conduct surveillance, typically over a phone line
Short Definition:act of using listening device to conduct surveillance
Examples:- illegal wiretaps of leading politicians
- secret wiretap recordings
Word: Wiretap
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwʌɪətap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
use a listening device to conduct surveillance on
Short Definition:use listening device to conduct surveillance on
Examples:- he illegally wiretapped people who were in disputes with his clients
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