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'SYPHON OFF' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Syphon off phrasal verb

Syphon off

  1. Take business, support or votes from someone
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The candidate SYPHONED OFF a lot of votes because of his anti-war stance.
  2. Divert money illegally
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The minister had been SYPHONING OFF funds from his department for years.

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