espiar; ouvir escondido; interceptar conversas
1. to listen secretly to a private conversation without the knowledge or permission of the speakers
She was caught eavesdropping on her parents' phone call.
Ela foi apanhada espiando a conversa telefônica de seus pais.
2. to overhear or listen in on someone else's conversation intentionally
He tried to eavesdrop on the business meeting through the door.
Ele tentou ouvir escondido a reunião de negócios através da porta.
NYC Slang
be all ears (when intentionally listening); scope out (casual eavesdropping)
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