burglaries

/ˈbɜːrɡləriz/ /ˈbɜːrɡləriz/

Meanings

noun

The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

Examples :

"The police reported an increase in burglaries in our neighborhood last month. "

Related Words

unlawfully adverb

/ʌnˈlɔːfəli/ /ʌnˈlɑːfəli/

In a manner not conforming to the law.

"The deceased was unlawfully killed during a riot."

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

intent noun

/ɪnˈtɛnt/

A purpose; something that is intended.

"My intent was to finish my homework before dinner. "

reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

store noun

/stɔː/ /stɔɹ/

A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

"This building used to be a store for old tires."

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

police noun

[pəˈliːs] /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

"Call the police!"

vehicle noun

/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

"My father's truck is a reliable vehicle for transporting the family to the park. "

house noun

/hʌʊs/ /haʊs/ /haʊz/

A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

"My family's house is located near the school. "

crime noun

/kɹaɪm/

A specific act committed in violation of the law.

"Shoplifting is a crime. "

enclosure noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."