stealing

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по незаконному изъятию чего-либо у кого-либо или действие по осторожному передвижению с целью избежать обнаружения.

A noun referring to the act of taking something from someone unlawfully, or the act of moving carefully to avoid detection.

uncountable

1. TheftB1formal

   The act of taking someone else's property without permission or legal right.

   Кража

   • Stealing is a crime that can lead to serious consequences.
   • He was arrested for stealing a car.
   • The store has cameras to prevent stealing.
   • She admitted to stealing the money from her employer.

   Synonymsburglaryembezzlementlarcenymisappropriationpilferagerobberyshopliftingtheftthievery

2. Sneaking or moving quietlyB2informal

   The act of moving in a quiet, careful way to avoid being seen or heard.

   Крадучись

   • The cat was stealing through the tall grass toward the bird.
   • He was stealing down the hallway so as not to wake anyone.
   • She spent the afternoon stealing through the old library aisles.
   • The thief was stealing along the shadows of the alley.

   Synonymscreepingskulkingsneakingstealth

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по тайному присвоению чужой собственности без разрешения.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission.

irregular verb

1. Take without permissionA2formal

   To take something that belongs to someone else without their permission and without intending to return it.

   Украсть

   • Someone stole my bike from the garage.
   • He was caught trying to steal money from the store.
   • Thieves stole jewelry from the museum.

   Synonymsappropriatefilchliftlootmisappropriatenickpilferpinchplunderpurloinrobshopliftswipethieve

   Antonymsbestowdonategivereturn

2. Move secretly or quietlyB1informal

   To move somewhere quietly and carefully so as not to be seen or heard.

   Тихо пробраться

   • She stole a glance at him across the room.
   • He stole out of the house at midnight.
   • The cat stole into the kitchen unnoticed.

   Synonymscreeppadprowlskulkslinkslipsneaktiptoe

3. Do exceptionally wellB2slangamerican

   Informal: to perform very well or be outstanding in a situation.

   Захватить внимание

   • She stole the show with her performance.
   • He stole the game with that last goal.
   • The new player stole everyone's attention.

   Synonymsdominateexcelimpressoutshineshineslaystand outupstagewow

Phrasal variantssteal away