undercover

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Tätigkeit, die geheim oder getarnt ist, besonders im Zusammenhang mit Polizei- oder Geheimdienstarbeit.

Describes a person or activity that is secret or disguised, especially in the context of police or intelligence work.

1. Secret or CovertB2formal

   Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods, often for investigation or espionage.

   Geheim

   • The detective went undercover to infiltrate the gang.
   • She worked as an undercover agent for the intelligence agency.
   • The operation was strictly undercover to avoid detection.

   Synonymebackstairsbehind-the-scenesclandestineconfidentialcoverthiddenhush-hushsecretsurreptitiousunderground

   Antonymeaboveboardopenovertpublic