English word undercover comes from English cover, English under
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cover | English (eng) | (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.. (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story. (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance [...] |
| under | English (eng) | (informal) In an unconscious state.. In a way inferior to.. In a way lower or less than. Being lower; being beneath something. (figuratively) In the face of; in response to (some attacking force).. As a subject of; subordinate to.. As, in the character of.. Below the surface of.. In or at a lower level than.. Less than. |
| undercover | English (eng) | A person who works undercover. Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.. Performed or happening in secret. |