listen in

verb

1. to listen to the radio
2. to intercept radio communications
3. to listen but not contribute (to a discussion), esp surreptitiously

Example Sentences

Officers were able to listen in to Jameel’s side of conversations he had with associates, during which he would arrange crossings for his customers.

From BBC

You can also listen in full on BBC Sounds.

From BBC

Someone with high enough clearances should take a listen, in the interests of national security.

From Slate

“We’re continuing to lean in and listen in on what our community residents are feeling,” said Dr. Seema Shah, the interim deputy public health officer with San Diego County.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually, Trump himself entered the debate spin room—a rare move for him—and began an impromptu press conference of sorts, prompting Hannity to shush RFK Jr. so the viewers could listen in live.

From Slate

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