wiretap in German
wiretap in German is Wanze, verwanzen — wiretap means a hidden device attached to a phone line or communication system to secretly listen in on conversations.
wiretap in German
Wanze
A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
verwanzen
(transitive) To install or to use such a connection.
What does "wiretap" mean?
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noun A hidden device attached to a phone line or communication system to secretly listen in on conversations.
"Investigators placed a wiretap on the suspect's home phone."
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verb To secretly monitor someone's phone calls or communications using such a device.
"Federal agents obtained a warrant to wiretap the phone line."
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wiretap in a sentence
- Investigators placed a wiretap on the suspect's home phone.
- The evidence from the wiretap was later thrown out of court.
- Federal agents obtained a warrant to wiretap the phone line.
- It is illegal to wiretap someone without proper legal authorization.
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What is "wiretap" in German?
"wiretap" in German is Wanze, verwanzen. wiretap means: A hidden device attached to a phone line or communication system to secretly listen in on conversations.
How do you use "wiretap" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators placed a wiretap on the suspect's home phone." In German, "wiretap" is Wanze, verwanzen.
Are there other ways to say "wiretap" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "wiretap": Wanze, verwanzen.
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