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wiretap

/ˈwaɪərˌtæp/ /ˈwaɪərˌtæpt/

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noun

تنصت على المكالمات، التنصت

A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

Examples :

"The police used a wiretap to listen to the suspect's phone calls. "

استخدمت الشرطة التنصت على المكالمات للاستماع إلى مكالمات هاتف المشتبه به.

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verb

تنصت على، التنصت

To install or to use such a connection.

Examples :

"The police needed a warrant before they could wiretap the suspect's phone. "

كانت الشرطة بحاجة إلى أمر قضائي قبل أن تتمكن من التنصت على هاتف المشتبه به.

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