pərˈloʊɪn

Definitions

1. verb

to steal or take (something) secretly, especially for personal gain

“The employee was accused of purloining company funds.”

2. verb

to steal or misappropriate (something) from a person or organization

“The accountant was charged with purloining millions of dollars.”

3. noun

the act of stealing or taking (something) secretly

“The company investigated the case of purloin and fired the responsible employee.”