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shoplift

[ shop-lift ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to steal (merchandise) as a shoplifter.


verb (used without object)

  1. to shoplift merchandise.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t·DZlڳiԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shoplift1

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from shoplifter
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The film suggests that Ms Hanna had previously been convicted in the UK for shoplifting and fraud.

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A woman injured by a police dog as she was being arrested for shoplifting in Northern California is getting a settlement of nearly $1 million.

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Embarrassed at living in chronic poverty — his school lunches often were mayonnaise sandwiches — he set out to remedy the situation, shoplifting, intimidating students for their lunch money, mugging people in the street.

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Magistrates usually work in groups of three and oversee less serious crimes such as shoplifting, speeding or anti-social behaviour.

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But shoplifting cost UK retailers £2bn in one year, according to a recent estimate.

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