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undercover approach

[/ˌʌndərˈkʌvər əˈproʊtʃ/]
nounpl: undercover approaches
abordagem encoberta
1. A method or strategy that is carried out in secret or disguise, typically to gather information or achieve an objective without being detected
The police used an undercover approach to infiltrate the criminal organization.
A polícia utilizou uma abordagem encoberta para se infiltrar na organização criminosa.
2. A covert investigation or operation conducted without revealing one's true identity or purpose
The journalist's undercover approach allowed her to expose corruption in the company.
A abordagem encoberta da jornalista permitiu-lhe expor a corrupção na empresa.
NYC Slang
under the radar approach / sneaky play
Synonyms
covert approachsecret approachclandestine approachundercover operationcovert operation
Antonyms
open approachtransparent approachovert approachdirect approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem encoberta / abordagem encoberта
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
abordagem encoberta / estratégia encoberта
Both terms are used interchangeably in business and law enforcement contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem encoberta
Standard usage in criminal investigations
Portugal
abordagem encoberta / operação encoberta
Both terms are used; 'operação encoberta' is more common in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it close to the chest
go undercover
work in the shadows
keep it on the down-low
work behind the scenes
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