1. A method or strategy that is hidden, secretive, or not openly disclosed; an indirect or concealed way of dealing with a situation
The intelligence agency used a covert approach to gather information without alerting the suspects.
A agência de inteligência usou uma abordagem encoberta para coletar informações sem alertar os suspeitos.
2. A business or professional tactic that operates discreetly or behind the scenes
The company took a covert approach to acquiring its competitor.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem encoberta para adquirir seu concorrente.