siphon something off

Related to word: siphon

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to illegally redirect funds or resources from an entity and repurpose them for unauthorized uses.

    非法挪用资金或财物,占为己有

    • An employee of the company was found to have siphoned off funds, redirecting money into their personal account.

      这家公司的一名员工被发现非法挪用资金,将钱转入其个人账户。

    • He siphoned off company resources under the guise of his position, and now he faces legal repercussions.

      他利用职务之便非法挪用公司资源,现在面临法律后果。

    • The project is under investigation for siphoning off funds improperly, leading to scrutiny of several executives.

      该项目因非法挪用资金而受到调查,导致多名高管受到审查。