eavesdrop
Pronunciation:
/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp//ˈivzˌdɹɑp/noun
Definitions
The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
The space around a house on which such water drips
A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard
verb
Definitions
To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
Example: I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.
To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.