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pirate

/ˈpaɪrət/

/ˈpaɪrɪt/

Translations

piratenoun

pirates

/ˈpaɪrət/

/ˈpaɪrɪt/

пират

The pirate sailed the seas in search of treasure.

Пират плавал по морям в поисках сокровищ.

Additional translations

Synonyms

sea robber

pirateverb

pirated

Past Simple

pirated

Past Participle

pirating

Gerund

/ˈpaɪ.rət/

пиратствовать

They used to pirate music CDs in the 90s.

В 90-х они занимались пиратством музыкальных компакт-дисков.

воровать

He was caught trying to pirate the software.

Его поймали на попытке воровать программное обеспечение.

Synonyms

pirateadjective

more pirate

Comp.

most pirate

Super.

/ˈpaɪ.rət/

Used attributively to describe illegal or unauthorized versions or characteristic of pirates.

Synonyms

Definitions

piratenoun

A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

The pirate was feared across the seven seas for his ruthless raids.

A person who illegally copies and distributes software, music, or other media.

The software company took legal action against the pirate who was distributing their product without permission.

A person who engages in unauthorized broadcasting of radio or television signals.

The pirate set up a makeshift radio station to broadcast his own music selection.

pirateverb

To attack and rob ships at sea.

The notorious captain was known to pirate merchant vessels in the Caribbean.

To use or reproduce (another's work) for profit without permission, usually in violation of copyright.

Many people pirate movies and music online, which is illegal.

pirateadjective

Illegal, unauthorized, or not properly licensed, especially with respect to broadcasting or copyrighted material.

He downloaded a pirate copy of the game.

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for pirates.

They hoisted a pirate flag over the treehouse.