To pay attention to a sound or speech.
Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.
To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
You should listen for the starting gun.
To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents.
To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.