sleeper cell

English

Noun

sleeper cell (plural sleeper cells)

A group of people (sleepers) who inconspicuously remain dormant in a community until activated, by a prearranged signal, to perform acts of espionage, sabotage, and/or terrorism.

Translations

group of people who remain dormant in a community until activated

Finnish: nukkuva solu
French: cellule dormante f

German: Schläferzelle f
Portuguese: célula adormecida f, célula dormente f

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