listen in

verb

1. to listen to the radio
2. to intercept radio communications
3. to listen but not contribute (to a discussion), esp surreptitiously

Example Sentences

Mom told stories, and Pedro listened in a way a child never has the patience for.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers were able to listen in to Jameel’s side of conversations he had with associates, during which he would arrange crossings for his customers.

From BBC

We listened in rapt, reverential awe, cozied by Vienna’s velvet strings, velvet winds and velvet brass woven together in a perfect tapestry of lush sonic textures and instrumental colors.

From Los Angeles Times

She listens in to conversations at adjacent cafes and pubs to hear where dissatisfaction with an employer surfaces.

From BBC

“We’re continuing to lean in and listen in on what our community residents are feeling,” said Dr. Seema Shah, the interim deputy public health officer with San Diego County.

From Los Angeles Times

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