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Definition listen in in British English

listen in phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to secretly listen to what someone says

Example

Rachel was listening in on our conversation.

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2

to listen to a radio programme

Example

If you like country music, listen in at 8 tonight.

Example

Over ten million people listened in to that broadcast.

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Definition listen in in British English