Definition:
To eavesdrop means to secretly listen to a conversation that you are not a part of.
Use case:
You can use this slang when you want to describe someone who is listening to a conversation without the speakers knowing. For example, "I saw Sarah eavesdropping on our conversation yesterday." It can also be used as a warning to someone who might be listening in, such as "Be careful what you say, someone might be eavesdropping."
• It's not ethical to eavesdrop on someone's private phone call without their consent.
• I'm always afraid someone will eavesdrop on my conversations when I'm in public.
• I accidentally eavesdropped on my boss's plans for the company's future during a meeting.
• I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation as I overheard them discussing a sensitive business deal.
• I don't want to eavesdrop on their conversation, but they're speaking so loudly it's hard not to hear.
• My nosy neighbor always tries to eavesdrop on my conversations when I'm on the phone.