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undercover

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/ · UK /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə/

undercover means: Working or done secretly, often with a false identity, to discover information or catch criminals.

adjective

SECRET IDENTITYB2

Working or done secretly, often with a false identity, to discover information or catch criminals.

  • An undercover officer joined the group.
  • The police launched an undercover operation.
  • She went undercover to investigate illegal sales.

Similar words: covert, secret

Opposites: overt

Common phrases: undercover officer, undercover operation, go undercover, undercover investigation

SECRET SPYINGB2

Secretly gathering information while pretending to be someone else.

  • The undercover agent used a false name.
  • They sent an undercover spy into the organization.
  • His undercover work revealed the enemy’s plans.

Similar words: covert

Common phrases: undercover agent, undercover mission, undercover work

Questions about undercover

What does undercover mean?

Working or done secretly, often with a false identity, to discover information or catch criminals.

What is undercover in other languages?

Türkçe: gizli · Español: encubierto · Français: sous couverture · Deutsch: verdeckt · Italiano: sotto copertura · 日本語: 潜入の

How do you pronounce undercover?

In American English /ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/; in British English /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə/.

How do you use undercover in a sentence?

An undercover officer joined the group. The police launched an undercover operation.

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