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| spy on |
| 1. v. To watch secretly or covertly; to surveil. |
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| spy |
| 1. n. A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage). |
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| 2. v. (intransitive) To act as a spy. |
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| During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon. |
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| 3. v. To spot; to catch sight of. |
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| I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here. |
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| on |
| 1. adj. In the state of being active, functioning or operating. |
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| 2. adj. Performing according to schedule. |
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| Are we still on for tonight? |
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| Is the show still on? |
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| 3. adj. (chiefly UK, informal, usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate. |
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