Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undercover
adjective
/ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/
Definition
Operating or done in secret, especially to gather information or conduct investigations.
Examples
- The detective went undercover to infiltrate the criminal organization.
- She worked undercover on a project to help identify tax fraud.
- Undercover operations require careful planning and execution.
Meaning
When someone is undercover, they are working in a concealed manner, often pretending to be someone else, to achieve a specific goal or to gather intelligence.
Synonyms
- covert
- secret
- hidden
- clandestine
