Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burgle
verb
/ˈbɜːr.ɡl/
Definition
to illegally enter a building with the intention of committing a crime, especially theft.
Examples
- They decided to burgle the empty house on the corner.
- The team of thieves planned to burgle the jewelry store late at night.
- After the increase in burglaries, the neighborhood organized a watch group to prevent people from being burgled.
Meaning
The act of breaking into a property to steal valuables.
Synonyms
- break in
- burglarize
- steal
- loot
