sleeper cell en · NOUN
Meanings
- A group of people (sleepers) who inconspicuously remain dormant in a community until activated, by a prearranged signal, in order to perform acts of espionage, sabotage, or terrorism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleeper cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
is svefnsella (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · pt célula adormecida (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · pt célula dormente (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · cmn 潛伏小組 /潜伏小组 (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · ru спя́щая яче́йка (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · fi nukkuva solu (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · de Schläferzelle (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated) · fr cellule dormante (group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated)