CEFR B2

poaching

verb

Meaning

To hunt or catch (game or fish) illegally on land that is not one's own or in contravention of official protection; or to cook (an egg, fish, or other food) by simmering it in a small amount of liquid.

Examples

The game warden caught several individuals attempting to poach deer in the protected forest.
She decided to poach the salmon in white wine for a light and healthy dinner.

Synonyms: hunt illegally, trespass, steal game, simmer

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poaching (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /poʊtʃ/

Definition

Examples

The game warden caught several individuals attempting to poach deer in the protected forest.
She decided to poach the salmon in white wine for a light and healthy dinner.
It's illegal to poach eggs from certain bird species, especially those that are endangered.

How to Use poaching

poach from (prepositional phrase): To steal or take illegally from a place or person. — "They were caught poaching fish from the private lake."
poach (someone) away (phrasal verb): To entice someone to leave their current employment for another. — "Another company tried to poach her away with a better offer."

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