Burgle (Verb)
Meaning
Commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The thief planned to burgle the mansion while the owners were away on vacation.
- Police warned residents to secure their homes to prevent someone trying to burgle them.
- It's believed the suspects intended to burgle several homes in the neighborhood that night.
- A homeowner caught a glimpse of the suspect trying to burgle her house through a security camera.
- Neighbors heard a noise and called the police after they saw someone attempting to burgle the empty house next door.