steal

/stiːl/

verb

Çalmak, başkasının malını izinsiz almak

To take another person's property without permission or legal right, intending to keep it.

  • Someone stole my wallet at the train station.
  • He was arrested for stealing from his employer.
  • They stole jewelry worth thousands of dollars.
  • Critics argue that corporations often steal intellectual property from smaller competitors through aggressive patent litigation and strategic market manipulation.
  • Historians documented how colonial powers would systematically steal cultural artifacts from indigenous communities and display them in European museums.
  • Cybersecurity experts warn that sophisticated hackers can steal sensitive research data from university networks if proper encryption protocols are not implemented.
verb

Fark edilmeden sessizce veya gizlice hareket etmek

To move somewhere quietly or secretly without being noticed.

  • She stole quietly out of the room while they were talking.
  • A smile stole across his face.
  • He stole a glance at her during the meeting.
nouninformal

Kelepir, gerçek değerinden çok daha ucuza edinilen şey

A bargain or something acquired for much less than its actual value; an exceptionally good deal.

  • At that price, the car is an absolute steal.
  • I got these shoes for ten dollars—what a steal!
  • This apartment is a steal for this neighborhood.