shoplift
SHOP-lihft
Shoplift (verb) means to steal goods from a shop while it is open for business. Example: “He was caught trying to shoplift a bottle of whisky.”
verb
1
To steal goods from a shop while it is open for business.
"He was caught trying to shoplift a bottle of whisky."
How to use shoplift
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo steal merchandise from a store during opening hours.
Common pairings
shoplift from a store
caught shoplifting
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Word forms
- Plural
- shoplifts
- Third person singular
- shoplifts
- Past tense
- shoplifted
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He was caught trying to _____ a bottle of whisky.
Etymology
A back-formation from "shoplifter."
Synonyms
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shop steal
Frequently asked questions
What does “shoplift” mean?
The word “shoplift” means to steal goods from a shop while it is open for business. In plain terms, to steal merchandise from a store during opening hours.
How do you pronounce “shoplift”?
“Shoplift” is pronounced SHOP-lihft (/ˈʃɒplɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “shoplift” in a sentence?
Here is “shoplift” used in a sentence: “He was caught trying to shoplift a bottle of whisky.”
What is another word for “shoplift”?
Words with a similar meaning to “shoplift” include shop steal.
What part of speech is “shoplift”?
“Shoplift” is a verb.
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