Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phone-tap
noun
/foʊn tæp/
Definition
The act of secretly intercepting or monitoring phone calls.
Examples
- Law enforcement agencies sometimes use phone taps as a tool to gather evidence during criminal investigations.
- He was shocked to find out that his phone had been tapped for three months without his knowledge.
Meaning
Phone-tapping involves the use of devices or software to listen in on conversations held over a telephone line or through mobile networks without the knowledge or consent of the parties involved.
Synonyms
- Wiretap
- Phone surveillance
- Call interception
