Meaning of the word "undercover agent" in English
What does "undercover agent" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
undercover agent
US /ˈʌndərˌkʌvər ˈeɪdʒənt/
UK /ˈʌndəkʌvər ˈeɪdʒənt/
Noun
a person who works secretly for a government agency or police force, often to gather information about criminal activities
Example:
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The police used an undercover agent to infiltrate the drug cartel.
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She spent years as an undercover agent, gathering intelligence on organized crime.