1. Secret or hidden operational methods, activities, or processes conducted without public knowledge or official disclosure, often used in military, intelligence, or law enforcement contexts.
The agency conducted covert procedures to gather intelligence on the suspect.
A agência realizou procedimentos encobertos para coletar inteligência sobre o suspeito.
2. Undercover or clandestine operations designed to avoid detection or awareness by unauthorized parties.
Covert procedures were implemented to protect the undercover agent's identity.
Procedimentos encobertos foram implementados para proteger a identidade do agente disfarçado.