Pirating Meaning in English
word · lemma: pirate
Definição
Copying and using something (like software, movies, or music) illegally, usually without permission or payment. It can also refer to attacking ships, but it's most often about illegal copies.
Uso & Nuances
Usually informal or neutral. Most often refers to illegal copying/download of digital content (software, movies, songs). Rarely used for actual sea pirates nowadays. Common collocation: 'pirating movies.' Often confused with just 'downloading'—but 'pirating' always implies illegality.
Frases de Exemplo
Pirating music online is illegal.
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Some people are pirating movies before they are released in theaters.
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He was caught pirating computer software at work.
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Everyone knows that pirating isn't just wrong—it's risky too.
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He got a fine for pirating TV shows last year.
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Back in the day, people would get movies by pirating, but now there are so many legal streaming options.
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