Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-cover
adjective
/ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/
Definition
Working or done in secret to avoid detection.
Examples
- The under-cover agent gathered sensitive information without being noticed.
- She took on an under-cover role to investigate the situation more closely.
- His under-cover operation was crucial to the success of the mission.
Meaning
Being hidden or concealed, especially in a way that allows one to operate without revealing their identity.
Synonyms
- covert
- clandestine
- secret
- surreptitious
