(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If someone ~es fish, animals, or birds, they illegally catch them on someone else’s property.
Many wildlife parks are regularly invaded by people ~ing game.
VERB: V n, also V
~er (~ers)
Security cameras have been installed to guard against ~ers.
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~ing
...the ~ing of elephants for their tusks.
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2.
If an organization ~es members or customers from another organization, they secretly or dishonestly persuade them to join them or become their customers.
The company authorised its staff to ~ customers from the opposition.
...allegations that it had ~ed members from other unions.
= steal
VERB: V n, V n from n
~ing
The union was accused of ~ing.
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3.
If someone ~es an idea, they dishonestly or illegally use the idea.
The opposition parties complained that the government had ~ed their ideas.
= steal
VERB: V n
4.
When you ~ an egg, you cook it gently in boiling water without its shell.
Poach the eggs for 4 minutes...
He had a light breakfast of ~ed eggs and tea.
VERB: V n, V-ed
5.
If you ~ food such as fish, you cook it gently in boiling water, milk, or other liquid.
Poach the chicken until just cooked.
...a pear ~ed in red wine...
VERB: V n, V-ed
~ing
You will need a pot of broth for ~ing.
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