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/poʊtʃ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To illegally take game or fish from their natural habitats.
They were caught trying to poach deer in the national park.
To cook (an egg) in simmering water.
I prefer to poach my eggs for a healthier breakfast.
To steal or take someone else's ideas, employees, or resources.
The other company has been known to poach talent from its competitors.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'pocher' meaning 'to take, seize'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
poach an egg:
To cook an egg without its shell in water.
poaching talent:
Recruiting someone from another organization, often secretly.
to poach from:
To take something from another source dishonestly.
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Slang Meanings
To steal or take something in a sneaky way.
He totally poached my idea and presented it as his own.
To lure someone from another group or organization.
She's trying to poach friends from different social circles.