Meaning of the word covertly in English

What does covertly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

covertly

US /koʊˈvɝːt.li/
UK /ˈkəʊ.vɜːt.li/

Adverb

without being openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly or surreptitiously

Example:
They worked covertly to gather intelligence.
The company covertly monitored its employees' emails.