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Definition of steals - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
theftacts of taking something without permission
- The store reported several steals last month.
2.
- These shoes were real steals at the sale.
3.
baseballTECH. US number of stolen bases by a baserunnerTECH. US
- He led the league with 30 steals.
Images of steals
acts of taking something without permission
Origin of steals
Old English, stelan (to steal)
Terms with steals included in their meaning
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stealing
person who steals another's property without force
thief
person who steals from pockets in public places
theft
person who steals from shops during business hours
crime
person who steals from a bank
plagiarist
someone who steals jokes from others
crime
person who steals using force or threats
theft
person who steals from stores
thief
person who steals bags from people
stealthy theft
thief who steals without being noticed
stealing goods
person who steals goods by force
stealthy
someone who steals without being noticed
petty theft
person who steals small items from open premises
government
leader who steals from the country
grave robber
person who steals corpses from graves for medical study
thief
person who steals from pockets
theft
thief who steals a handbag from someone
sports
rugby player who steals the ball at the tackle
computer security
type of malware that steals information
thief
steals using deceit
crime
criminal who steals credit card information
thief
person who steals cargo
crime
person who steals an occupied car
theft
someone who steals cats
livestock
person who steals cattle from others
Examples of steals in a sentence
The police are investigating a series of steals in the area. I found some steals at the flea market. The auction offered several steals to savvy bidders. His steals were crucial in the final game. The player improved his steals this season.
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- French:vols, bonnes affaires, ...
- German:Diebstähle, Schnäppchen, ...
- Italian:furti, affari, ...
- Spanish:robo, ganga, ...
- Portuguese:furto, pechinchas, ...
- Chinese:盗窃, 捡漏, ...
- Japanese:窃盗, 掘り出し物, ...
- Arabic:سَرِقَات, صفقات رابحة, ...
- Hebrew:גְּנֵבוֹת, מְצִיאוֹת, ...
- Russian:кража, находки, ...
- Ukrainian:крадіжка, знахідки, ...
- Hindi:चोरी, सौदे, ...
Definition of steal - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
thefttr. take something without permission or unlawfullytr.
- He tried to steal the car.
2.
stealthintr. move quietly or secretlyintr.
- He managed to steal into the room unnoticed.
3.
plagiarismtr. appropriate ideas or words without credittr.
- She was accused of stealing his ideas.
4.
baseballtr./intr. TECH. US advance safely to another base in baseballtr./intr. TECH. US
- He stole second base during the game.
Noun
1.
theftact of taking something unlawfully
- The police investigated the steal at the museum.
2.
- At half price, that car is a steal.!
3.
sportsTECH. defensive player taking possession in sportsTECH.
- He made a crucial steal in the final minutes of the game.
4.
baseballTECH. US stolen base in baseballTECH. US
- His steal of second base changed the game's momentum.
5.
curlingTECH. scoring in curling without the hammerTECH.
- The team celebrated their steal in the last end.
Expressions with steal
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leave a place quietly and secretly
She decided to steal away during the night.
leave quietly to avoid being noticed
She decided to steal off before the meeting ended.
enter a place quietly and secretly
She managed to steal into the room unnoticed.
something bought for much less than its real value
This jacket was a total steal at only $20!
kiss someone secretly or unexpectedly
He leaned in to steal a kiss during the movie.
captivate someone emotionally, often romantically
He managed to steal her heart with his kindness.
take credit for another's thoughts or plans
She accused her colleague of stealing John's ideas.
take attention or praise away from someone
He stole my thunder by announcing the news first.
get the most attention at an event or situation
She managed to steal the show with her performance.
become the main focus of news
The charity event stole the headlines in the local newspapers.
use any means to achieve a goal
He'll beg, borrow, or steal to finish the project on time.
costs much less than it is worth
This phone for $50? It's a steal!
look quickly at someone without being noticed
She tried to steal a glance at her crush.
take resources from one area to satisfy another
The company had to steal from Peter to pay Paul to cover expenses.
gain someone's deep affection or admiration
The puppy stole everyone's heart at the shelter.
distract from another's achievement by getting attention
He stole her thunder by making a big announcement at her party.
take the leadership or top position
The underdog team managed to steal the crown in the final match.
attract attention away from others
Her performance was so good it stole the limelight from the main act.
attract more attention than others
The supporting actor managed to steal the scene with his hilarious performance.
attract attention away from others
Her performance was so good it stole the spotlight from the main act.
move quietly toward someone without being noticed
The cat tried to steal up on the bird.
gain an advantage secretly or unexpectedly
She managed to steal a march on her competitors.
spend the night in a pleasant way
They danced and stole the night away at the party.
take someone's boyfriend without permission
She tried to steal Maria's boyfriend at the party.
Origin of steal
Old English, stelan (to take) + -an (infinitive)
Examples of steal in a sentence
She was caught trying to steal a glance. She tried to steal past the guard silently. They steal through the forest at night. He was caught stealing text from an article. The author accused her of stealing his storyline. She managed to steal third base with ease.
The player attempted to steal home but was tagged out. The gallery reported a daring steal overnight. That steal of confidential files triggered an investigation. That vintage dress is a steal. The house was a steal at that price. The steal changed the momentum of the match. Her quick steal led to an easy basket. The steal was the highlight of the inning. His quick steal surprised the opposing team. Their unexpected steal turned the game around. A steal in the second end gave them an early lead.
View all translations of steal
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- French:voler, vol, ...
- German:stehlen, Diebstahl, ...
- Italian:rubare, furto, ...
- Spanish:robar, robo, ...
- Portuguese:roubar, roubo, ...
- Chinese:偷, 偷盗, ...
- Japanese:盗む, 窃盗, ...
- Arabic:سَرَقَ, سَرِقة, ...
- Hebrew:לִגְנֹב, גְּנֵיבָה, ...
- Russian:красть, кража, ...
- Ukrainian:вкрасти, крадіжка, ...
- Hindi:चुराना, चोरी, ...
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