ενεδρεύω — meaning in English

English meaning

• ambush noun A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
• lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.

Senses

ενεδρεύω is used for these senses in English:

• ambush (transitive) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
• lurk To remain concealed in order to ambush.

ambush — full definition

1. noun A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
2. verb To hide and wait for someone in order to attack them by surprise.

lurk — full definition

1. verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
2. verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
3. verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.

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