Siphoned Meaning in English
word · lemma: siphon
ˈsaɪfənd
SY-fuhnd
sˈaɪfənd
SY-fuhnd
Definition
Removed a liquid or resource from one place to another, often using a tube. It can also mean secretly taking money or resources for a different purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in contexts like 'siphoned off fuel' or 'siphoned funds.' Implies using a tube for liquids, or secretly moving money/resources. Common in news or reports of theft.
Spanish: extraído (con sifón) - desviado (dinero)Portuguese (BR): sifonado - desviado (dinheiro)Portuguese (PT): sifonado - desviado (dinheiro)Chinese (Simplified): 用虹吸管抽取 - 截留（资金）Chinese (Traditional): 用虹吸管抽取 - 截留（資金）Hindi: साइफ़न किया गया - हेराफेरी करना (धन)Arabic: تم سحبها بأنبوب - تم تحويلها (أموال)
Example Sentences
He siphoned water from the tank to fill the bucket.
basic
Gas was siphoned from the car overnight.
basic
They siphoned money from the company account.
basic
Someone siphoned off half the fuel before we could leave.
natural
The corrupt official siphoned millions from the public budget.
natural
Emma cleverly siphoned some soup into her own bowl when no one was watching.
natural