rob

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to unfairly take away an opportunity, a feeling, or a chance from someone.

v. to deprive someone of something they deserve or expected to have, often used in a figurative or emotional context.

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“The heavy rain robbed us of the chance to see the sunrise.”

“The sudden injury robbed the young athlete of her best opportunity to compete in the national championships after years of training.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Informal · Slang

v. to steal something, even without using force.

v. to commit theft; used broadly in informal contexts to mean stealing any item regardless of the method used.

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“Someone robbed my bike while I was inside the shop for five minutes.”

“He was shocked to discover that someone had robbed his tools from the back of the van while it was parked in the driveway.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Informal

v. to take the ball or puck away from an opponent during a game.

v. to dispossess an opponent of the ball, puck, or other game object through a skilful defensive manoeuvre.

“The defender managed to rob the striker just before he could shoot.”

“The point guard expertly robbed the veteran player at mid-court, leading to a fast break that shifted the momentum of the game.”