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Shoplift Meaning in English

word

ˈʃɑˌpɫɪft
SHAHP-lift
ʃˈɒplɪft
SHOP-lift

परिभाषा

To steal goods from a store without paying, usually by hiding them while pretending to be a customer.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Mostly used in legal, police, or news contexts. The noun is 'shoplifting' and the person is a 'shoplifter.' Formal word; in casual speech, people might just say 'steal' instead. Often used with 'caught' or 'accused of'.

उदाहरण वाक्य

She was caught trying to shoplift a pair of sunglasses.

basic

It's illegal to shoplift from any store.

basic

Some people shoplift for fun, but it is a crime.

basic

He didn't have money and tried to shoplift, but the alarm went off.

natural

If you shoplift, you could be banned from the store forever.

natural

They installed cameras to stop people from trying to shoplift.

natural