Burglarize meaning in English
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Definition
to burglarize (US), to burgle (UK): to enter and rob a house, to steal things from someone's home
a burglary: a breaking and entering, a break-in; illegally entering a house with the intention of robbing it
a burglar: a person that enters a house with the intention of stealing, a thief, a robber
Examples
- "The novice burglars exited the bank minutes later, and inevitably stepped upon the wet concrete."
- "I'm here to set you up with a home security system. She said you were a little worried about burglars breaking in to your home."
- "Kevin : Did you hear what she said about how everyone will be either raped or burglarized before they die?"
- "Burglary rates in the US are no laughing matter, especially in large cities."
- "Are you sick of burglars entering your home, taking your priceless art and harming your valuable children?"
- "I want to protect my home from burglars please."
- "You are a very clever burglar!"
- "Do you know there are so many burglars in American cities?"
- "Vanessa : Yes, it's my job to know about burglars."
Exercise 1
"Are you sick of burglars entering your home?"
This question could be rephrased "".
A "burglar" is a .
This question could be rephrased "".
A "burglar" is a .
"Are you sick of burglars entering your home?"
This question could be rephrased "Are you fed up with burglars entering your home? 1".
A "burglar" is a thief 2.
This question could be rephrased "Are you fed up with burglars entering your home? 1".
A "burglar" is a thief 2.
1 Are you fed up with burglars entering your home?: To be "sick of" something is to be "tired of" or "annoyed by" it. This expression shares a similar meaning with "to be fed up with something". Example: I was fed up with the noises coming from my neighbor's apartment. Both expressions indicate frustration or lack of patience for a certain situation, person or object.
1 Are you ill due to burglars entering your home?: If a person is sick, they are physically ill, however "to be sick of something" is to be frustrated with it.
1 Are you scared of burglars entering your home?: To be scared is to be "afraid". This isn't what is being expressed by the idiom "to be sick of something", which indicates frustration or lack of patience or tolerance.
1 Are you unprepared for burglars entering your home?: To be "unprepared for something" is to be unready for it, or not to expect it. This isn't what is being expressed by the idiom "to be sick of something", which indicates frustration or lack of patience or tolerance.
2 thief: A "burglar" is a person who enters a place for the purpose of stealing money or property. Example: The burglars stole 10,000 euros from the bank during the night. A "burglar" is a thief, though we use the term "burglar" to refer to someone who enters buildings and homes in order to steal. "Thief" is a more general term. Note: The plural of "thief" is "thieves".
2 fugitive: A "fugitive" is someone wanted by the police or other authorities, for committing a crime. Although "fugitives" and "burglars" are criminals, the term "burglar" refers to a thief.
2 murderer: A "murderer" is a person who has killed another person. Example: The murderer was punished with life imprisonment. A "murderer" is not a "burglar".
2 liar: A "liar" is someone who does not tell the truth. Example: My friend is a compulsive liar and often tells people he is the king of Sweden. A "liar" is not a "burglar".
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with terms used on the Good Day USA CD!
This noun means breaking into a building with the intent to steal:
"After the , the police searched the house for fingerprints".
This refers to the people who steal: "The came in through the back window. I think I forgot to lock it".
This noun means breaking into a building with the intent to steal:
"After the , the police searched the house for fingerprints".
This refers to the people who steal: "The came in through the back window. I think I forgot to lock it".
Fill in the blanks with terms used on the Good Day USA CD!
This noun means breaking into a building with the intent to steal:
"After the burglary 1, the police searched the house for fingerprints".
This refers to the people who steal: "The thieves 2 came in through the back window. I think I forgot to lock it".
This noun means breaking into a building with the intent to steal:
"After the burglary 1, the police searched the house for fingerprints".
This refers to the people who steal: "The thieves 2 came in through the back window. I think I forgot to lock it".
1 burglary: This is the right answer. A more formal term used by police is "breaking and entering" other synonyms are "robbery" and "theft". Note that "burglaries" happen in houses or other buildings, whereas "robberies" and "thefts" can happen almost anywhere.
2 thieves: This is correct. Synonyms include "robbers". Another useful term is "pickpockets" - people who steal directly from your pocket or bag. Remember that the singular of thieves is "thief"!
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