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steal

UK
/stiːl/
US
/stil/
steal back

Translations

stealverb
stole
Past Simple
stolen
Past Participle
stealing
Gerund
UK
/stiːl/
US
/stil/
intercepterSports de balle.
The defender was able to steal the ball and pass it to his teammate.
Le défenseur a pu intercepter le ballon et le passer à son coéquipier.
He was caught trying to steal a car from the parking lot.
Il a été pris en train de voler une voiture sur le parking.
se faufilerSens de déplacement discret ou furtif.
She managed to steal into the room without anyone noticing.
Elle a réussi à se faufiler dans la pièce sans que personne ne s’en rende compte.
Additional translations
arracherSens figuré : obtenir de manière jugée déloyale ou opportuniste.
Synonyms
thieve
pilfer
rob
snatch
lift
purloin
embezzle
misappropriate
Antonyms
give
return
stealnoun
steals
pl
UK
/stiːl/
US
/stil/
interceptionSports de balle : récupération légale du ballon ou du palet à l’adversaire.
With five steals in the first half, the point guard set the tone for the team's defense.
Avec cinq interceptions en première mi-temps, le meneur a donné le ton à la défense de l’équipe.
vol de baseBaseball.
His quick steal to second base was a turning point in the game.
Son vol de base jusqu’au deuxième but a été un tournant dans le match.
The police reported a steal at the local convenience store last night.
La police a signalé un vol au magasin de proximité local hier soir.
bonne affaireAu sens de « achat très avantageux ».
I got this designer jacket for just $20, it was a real steal!
J’ai acheté cette veste de créateur pour seulement 20 $, c’était une vraie bonne affaire !
Synonyms
theft
robbery
heist
larceny
pilfering
burglary
shoplifting
pilferage
swipe
bargain
deal
good buy
bargain purchase

Definitions

stealverb
To take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
He was caught trying to steal a car from the parking lot.
To move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously.
She managed to steal into the room without anyone noticing.
To gain or achieve something in a way that is considered unfair or underhanded.
The team managed to steal a victory in the final seconds of the game.
To take the ball or puck away from an opponent in a game.
The defender was able to steal the ball and pass it to his teammate.
stealnoun
An act of stealing; theft.
The police reported a steal at the local convenience store last night.
A bargain; something acquired at a very low price.
I got this designer jacket for just $20, it was a real steal!
In baseball, the act of a base runner advancing to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate.
His quick steal to second base was a turning point in the game.
In sports such as basketball or ice hockey, an instance of legally taking the ball or puck from an opponent, causing a turnover.
With five steals in the first half, the point guard set the tone for the team's defense.
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