Definition of Poach
Poach
poach


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to illegally hunt for wildlife;

e.g. Pandas and tigers are some of the animals that hunters try to poach for good money.

(verb)
to cook something in simmering hot liquid;

e.g. After removing the shell, you can poach the eggs in hot water.

(verb)
to take someone else's idea and use it to your advantage unfairly or dishonestly;

e.g. Somehow, Harvey always poaches Louis' ideas and presents them to their boss as his own.

(verb)
to tresspass;

e.g. Our land is often poached by hunters who try to kill and steal our sheep.

(verb)
to persuade someone who works elsewhere to come and work for one's own company;

e.g. The other law firm had managed to poach some of our best junior associates and interns when we were at our weakest point.



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