wiretap

ˈwaɪərˌtæp
wiretappedwiretapping
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Translation of wiretap into German,

Noun

1.

secret monitoring

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act of secretly listening to someone's communication
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  • The wiretap revealed crucial information about the criminal network..Das Abhören enthüllte wichtige Informationen über das kriminelle Netzwerk
2.

listening equipment

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device or system for secretly listening to conversations
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  • The police installed a wiretap to monitor the suspect's calls..Die Polizei installierte ein Abhörgerät, um die Anrufe des Verdächtigen zu überwachen

Verb

tr.
1.

recording

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attach a device to a line to record conversations
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  • They wiretapped the office phone to gather evidence.Sie zapften das Bürotelefon an, um Beweise zu sammeln.
2.

information gathering

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connect to a communication line to obtain information
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  • Authorities wiretapped the network to intercept messages.Die Behörden hörten das Netzwerk ab, um Nachrichten abzufangen.
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Synonyms and analogies of wiretap in English

Examples of wiretap in a sentence

  • They discovered the wiretap during a routine check.
  • The journalist discovered a wiretap in his office.
  • A wiretap was placed on the phone to gather evidence.
  • The authorities decided to wiretap the suspect's phone for more information.
  • They had to wiretap the conversation to catch the criminals.
  • They decided to wiretap the suspect's phone for evidence.

Translations of "wiretap" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieWanzenf.

The wiretap provided valuable insights into the terrorist group's plans.

Die Wanze lieferte wertvolle Einblicke in die Pläne der Terrorgruppe.

dasAbhörgerätnn.

The wiretap uncovered critical information about the organization's illegal activities.

Das Abhörgerät enthüllte wichtige Informationen über die illegalen Aktivitäten der Organisation.

dasAbhörennn.

But from the wiretap, we know where the mule's going.

Aber durchs Abhören wissen wir, wo der Muli langfährt.

dieAbhöraktionnf.

The problem is, you're wasting a wiretap on street-level arrests.

Großartig. Sie vergeuden eine Abhöraktion für Verhaftungen von Kleindealern.

Verb
abhörenv.

The agency will wiretap any calls that seem suspicious or potentially dangerous.

Die Behörde wird alle Anrufe abhören, die verdächtig oder potenziell gefährlich erscheinen.

verwanzenv.

The thing is that you could have put a wiretap on me - and you'd already know everything by now.

Du hättest mich verwanzen können, dann wüsstest du alles. Stimmt.

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wiretap: Examples and translations in context

The wiretap's recordings were crucial in convicting the corrupt official.

Die Aufnahmen der Wanze waren entscheidend für die Verurteilung des korrupten Beamten.

The detectives planted a wiretap to eavesdrop on the suspect's phone conversations.

Die Detektive installierten eine Wanze, um die Telefonate des Verdächtigen abzuhören.

The wiretap malfunctioned, causing a disruption in the surveillance operation.

Die Wanze hatte eine Fehlfunktion, was zu einer Unterbrechung der Überwachung führte.

The authorities traced the leak of information back to a compromised wiretap.

Die Behörden verfolgten das Informationsleck zurück zu einer kompromittierten Wanze.

Using a wiretap without proper authorization is illegal and unethical.

Die Verwendung einer Wanze ohne ordnungsgemäße Genehmigung ist illegal und unethisch.

The defendants argued that the wiretap evidence was obtained unlawfully.

Die Angeklagten argumentierten, dass die Beweise der Wanze unrechtmäßig erlangt wurden.

The wiretap on your line got a little interfered with for a moment.

Die Wanze an deiner Leitung hatte für einen Moment Schluckauf.

The wiretap's existence was confirmed when suspicious sounds were heard on the line.

Die Existenz der Wanze wurde bestätigt, als verdächtige Geräusche in der Leitung zu hören waren.

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