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shoplift - 3 dictionary results

shop⋅lift

[shop-lift]
–verb (used with object)
1. to steal (merchandise) as a shoplifter.
–verb (used without object)
2. to shoplift merchandise.

Origin:
1810–20; back formation from shoplifter
shop·lift   (shŏp'lĭft')   
v.   shop·lift·ed, shop·lift·ing, shop·lifts

v.   intr.
To steal merchandise from a store that is open for business.
v.   tr.
To steal (articles or an article) from a store that is open for business.
shop'lift'er n., shop'lift'ing n.

Main Entry: shop·lift
Pronunciation: 'shäp-"lift
Function: intransitive verb
: to steal displayed goods from a store transitive verb : to steal (displayed goods) from a store
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