lurker

English - Turkish

Definition of lurker in English Turkish dictionary

Bir tartısmaya , sohbete ya da diğer gruplardaki tartışmalara katılmak yerine yalnızca yalnızca izleyen kişilere verilen ad. Yeni girilen bir tartısma grubunda bir süre lurker olarak kalmak tartısmanın gelişme yonu ve içeriğini anlamak açısından önemlidir

gizli meraklı

Related Terms

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gizli olmak

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pusuya yatmak

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gizlenmek

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(Argo) dolandırıcı

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pusuda beklemek

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saklanmak

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gizlemek

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pusuya yat

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gizlen

Dikkatli ol. Her köşede gizlenen tehlike var. - Be careful. There is danger lurking in every corner.

Yatak odandan çıkmanı bekleyerek bütün gece boyunca gizleniyorum. - I've been lurking all night, waiting for you to come out of your bedroom.

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hırslızın gizlendiği saklan/pusuya yat

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{f} in -de saklı olmak, -de gizli olmak

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{f} (about/around) sinsi sinsi/gizli gizli dolaşmak

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on the lurk pusuda lurkingplacepusu yeri

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gizli gizli dolaşmak

English - English

Definition of lurker in English English dictionary

Agent noun of lurk; one who lurks

{n} one who lies in wait for prey, a thief

Often found in newsgroups - someone who reads others contributions but who does not contribute actively to the discussion

a slang term for someone who regularly reads newsgroup, BBS, or mailing list discussions, but rarely participates in them

Somebody who reads newsgroups but never posts

in a mailing list, someone who reads the messages, but posts none Most beginners to a listserv do this at first so as not to appear foolish The word lurker isn't a put-down, but sounds like one See wallflower

One who lurks

A person who subscribes a newsgroup but only reads the mailing list, instead of posting messages

A lurker is a slang term for someone who regularly reads newsgroup, BBS, or mailing list discussions, but rarely participates in them

Internet Someone who follows a chat room discussion without participating

A small fishing boat

A person who views, CUSeeMe and newsgroup discussions, but does not participate in them

person who watches IRC or newsgroup discussions without actively participating

Someone who reads but doesn't post in newsgroups, conferences, or message areas

A lurker is someone who prefers to read other people's messages in a discussion group rather than posting their own People new to discussion groups often 'lurk' before contributing themselves

Someone who reads message boards but rarely - if ever - posts They show up just to absorb the information shared there rather than become a part of the discussion That's what I usually do! : o

A person who occasionally posts or reads group postings regularly

Somebody who just reads news but never posts

one who waits in hiding; (Internet) one who reads discussion groups but does not actively participate

Someone who hovers in the background in Chat or Bulletin Boards without contributing to the discussion

Someone who reads newsgroup messages but never posts or responds

A lurker is someone who is in a chat room, e-mail list, or newsgroup who reads the information exchanged, but does not contribute to the group or seldom contributes Lurkers are a normal part of all interactive sections of the internet, and lurking is useful for those new to an e-mail list, newsgroup, or chat room so that they can get an idea for the line of discussion before participating

Someone who reads but doesn't post in newsgroups, conferences or message areas

n One of the `silent majority' in a electronic forum; one who posts occasionally or not at all but is known to read the group's postings regularly This term is not pejorative and indeed is casually used reflexively: "Oh, I'm just lurking " Often used in `the lurkers', the hypothetical audience for the group's {flamage}-emitting regulars

A lurker is anyone who reads the postings or messages in a chat room or Internet newsgroup, but who rarely, if ever, chimes in with messages of his or her own If you're new to a chat room or Newsgroups, we encourage you to lurk for a little while to get a better sense of the conversations and the people who frequent the group Back to Top M

A lurker is a person who reads the public discussions in Usenet, mailing lists, and IRC but doesn't add his or her own comments Most people are lurkers most of the time

someone waiting in concealment

one who reads and "listens in" on discussions without participating or contributing to the discussion

An inactive participant in an online discussion who reads the discussion, but does not post When joining a mailing list, it's helpful to get familiar with the discussion before posting When a lurker posts for the first time, it's called "de-lurking "

Related Terms

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to hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself

if we find the sophist lurking, we must round him up by royal command of the argument.

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to view an internet forum without posting comments

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The act of lurking

At two PM a man had called on him, and had produced one of his advertisements, and had asked him if that was all square—no bobbies on the lurk.

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To remain unobserved

Thus my plight was evil indeed, for I had nothing now to burn to give me light, and knew that 'twas no use setting to grout till I could see to go about it. Moreover, the darkness was of that black kind that is never found beneath the open sky, no, not even on the darkest night, but lurks in close and covered places and strains the eyes in trying to see into it.

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To remain concealed in order to ambush

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{v} to lie in wait as a rogue, to lie close

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if you subscribe and read but don't post to discussion lists and newsgroups, this is known as lurking, and is perfectly acceptable web behaviour

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To read a mailing list, newsgroup or chat group without posting messages It is a good idea to be a lurker when you first join a group

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To read messages posted to a specific Newsgroup or discussion list with contributing any Postings Some people suggest that people new to a particular Newsgroup lurk for awhile before Posting any messages in order to become familiar with the flavor of the discussions

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be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

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To read messages in a newsgroup or chat area without participating in the discussion

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the activity of one of the "silent majority" in a electronic forum such as Usenet; posting occasionally or not at all but reading the group's postings regularly This term is not pejorative and indeed is casually used reflexively: "Oh, I'm just lurking" Often used in "the lurkers", the hypothetical audience for the group's flamage-emitting regulars Lurking and reading the FAQ are recommended netiquette for beginners who need to learn the history and practises of the group before posting

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To read a newsgroup or Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel without posting anything While the word may seem to carry a pejorative tone, on the Net it's considered good form to lurk for a few days in an area before posting to make sure you understand the character of the group and the nature of appropriate messages

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{i} hideout

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To read messages in a newsgroup or chat area without ever posting or replying yourself

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lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

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To lie hid; to lie in wait

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To read a Usenet newsgroup without ever making yourself known by posting See delurk

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To frequent a particular spot on the Internet (such as an IRC) but seldom or never contribute to it

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wait in hiding to attack

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{f} lie in wait; hide; prowl, sneak about, slink; exist unsuspected or unseen; (Internet) be a passive participant in a discussion group (read other people's messages without adding one's own comments)

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If someone lurks somewhere, they wait there secretly so that they cannot be seen, usually because they intend to do something bad. He thought he saw someone lurking above the chamber during the address

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Although this term sounds evil, it is really a benign practice: observing for a period of time the patterns of use practiced and accepted within a LISTSERV discussion or usenet news group, before actively participating

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To hang around a Newsgroup without participating A person who is lurking is just listening to the discussion Lurking is encouraged for beginning users who wish to become acquainted with a particular discussion before joining in

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To read messages in an electronic discussion without identifying yourself or posting messages in return

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to read and observe the going-ons of a public discussion without posting or contributing to it

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Read messages in a USENET news group without ever saying anything

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Reading messages posted to a bulletin board or online chatroom without contributing Lurking can spark off some emotional responses: while some participants feel it is 'unfair' for lurkers to benefit from their peers' contributions, others accept that people learn in different ways and that lurking is an acceptable form of participating

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to hang out in an area without directly participating ie a discussion group

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Observing the postings of messages to newsgroups and mailing lists without sending postings of your own

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To read articles in a newsgroup without posting any of your own Always lurk a

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Listening in to a mailing list, message base, chat room, or newsgroup without participating Newcomers are encouraged to lurk for a while as they get the feel of things The term "lurker" is sometimes used negatively to refer to people who take from discussions, but never give

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If something such as a danger, doubt, or fear lurks somewhere, it exists but is not obvious or easily recognized. Hidden dangers lurk in every family saloon car Around every corner lurked doubt and uncertainty

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To view and read public digital conversations posted on the Internet and other online services without participating in the discussion

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Following a newsgroup or sitting on an IRC channel and reading the messages without saying anything, as if you were 'lurking in the shadows', staying out of sight of the other users

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To keep out of sight

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Following a newsgroup or sitting on an IRC channel and reading the messages without saying anything, as if you were 'lurking in the shadows' staying out of sight

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Follow a newsgroup or sitting in on an IRC channel without contributing anything Not necessarily a bad thing!

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Those on mailing lists and online forums too timid to type

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To participate in a news group or forum by monitoring traffic without contributing

Hyphenation

lurk·er

Etymology

[ 'l&rk ] (intransitive verb.) 14th century. lurk + -er, agentive suffix