Siphon off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To take money, liquid, or resources from one place and move them to another, often secretly or illegally. Commonly used for funds or resources being redirected.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for illegal or unethical moving of money or resources ('siphon off funds'). Can also literally mean moving liquid (with a tube). Formal in writing, sometimes neutral, but often negative when about money. Don't confuse with just 'siphon' (the device/action for moving liquid).
Example Sentences
He tried to siphon off money from the company.
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They used a tube to siphon off water from the tank.
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The manager noticed someone tried to siphon off resources.
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She managed to siphon off a little bit from every account.
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There are rumors that some officials siphoned off public funds.
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Sometimes hackers siphon off information without anyone noticing.
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