ˈlɪsn v.intr. 1 a
make an
effort to
hear something. b attentively hear a
person speaking. 2 (foll. by to) a
give attention with the ear (listened to my story). b
take notice of;
respond to
advice or a
request or to the person expressing
it. 3 (also listen out) (often foll. by for)
seek to hear or be
aware of by
waiting alertly. ølisten in 1 tap a telephonic
communication. 2
use a
radio receiving set. listening-post 1 a a
point near an enemy's lines
for detecting movements by
sound. b a
station for intercepting
electronic communications. 2 a
place for the
gathering of
information from reports etc. [OE hlysnan f. WG]