noun Download 🔗Share The act of stealing. Examples : "The steal of the soccer ball from the park was upsetting to the team. " property action law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of merchandise available at a very attractive price. Examples : "At this price, this car is a steal." business economy commerce value item essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team. Examples : "The steal by the defender gave our team the chance to score. " sport game action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stolen base. Examples : "The batter's steal of home plate won the game. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Scoring in an end without the hammer. Examples : "The team's final steal in the game gave them the victory. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A policy in database systems that a database follows which allows a transaction to be written on nonvolatile storage before its commit occurs. Examples : "The database system's "steal" policy allows updates to be saved on the hard drive before the transaction is finalized. " computing technical system technology business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else. Examples : "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery." property action law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully. Examples : "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street." property law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show. Examples : "The young dancer stole the show at the school talent show. " entertainment achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move silently or secretly. Examples : "He stole across the room, trying not to wake her." action way essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To convey (something) clandestinely. Examples : "The student stole a small book from the library. " property police law action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely. Examples : "The student stole away from the library, leaving his books behind. " action law property essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference. Examples : "The runner stole second base during the last inning of the baseball game. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dispossess Examples : "The thief stole the valuable painting from the museum, dispossessing the institution of its prized possession. " property law action business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To borrow for a short moment. Examples : "Can I steal your pen?" property action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading