shoplift
IPA: ʃˈɑpɫɪft
noun
- (obsolete) A shoplifter.
verb
- (transitive) To steal something from a shop or store during business hours, usually by means of hiding merchandise.
- (intransitive) To steal from shops / stores during trading hours.
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Examples of "shoplift" in Sentences
- He was convicted of shoplifting.
- The young shoplifter is round eyed.
- The young shoplifter has round eyes.
- Shoplifting is of course a poor analogy.
- Shoplifting may be prevented and detected.
- Another problem due to the huge crowds is shoplifting.
- He was arrested at the age of thirteen for shoplifting.
- Hussain was cautioned by police for shoplifting in 2004.
- Shoplifting is the crime of larceny under federal law and the UCMJ.
- Shoplifting is considered a form of theft and is subject to prosecution.
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