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undercover

/ˌʌndərˈkʌvər/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does undercover mean?

adjective, verb

Concealed or disguised in order to remain incognito, especially in order to gather information or to carry out a secret operation. To operate secretly, often in order to gather information or to carry out a secret operation.

Example

"The undercover agent was able to gather crucial information without being detected."

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