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Burgling: meaning, definitions and examples

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burgling

 

[ หˆbษœหrษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criminal activity

Burgling refers to the act of breaking into a building, typically a home, with the intent to commit theft. This activity is usually premeditated and involves unlawfully entering a property. Those who engage in burgling are often referred to as burglars. The crime can lead to serious legal consequences, including imprisonment. Burgling is distinct from robbery, as it does not involve direct confrontation with the victims.

Synonyms

breaking and entering, burglary, theft

Examples of usage

  • The police caught him burgling a house at night.
  • She was terrified after learning about the burgling incident next door.
  • Burgling is a common issue in urban areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "burgling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einbruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencurian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚amanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพตๅ…ฅ็›—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cambriole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soygun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vloupรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vniknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฅๅฎค็›—็ชƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innbrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜ แƒฅแƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robo

Etymology

The term 'burgling' originates from the word 'burglary,' which itself is derived from the Middle English term 'burglen,' meaning to 'break into a dwelling.' This term can be traced back to the Old French word 'burgler,' which means 'to break into a house.' The Proto-Germanic roots imply connections with various terms across Germanic languages that refer to 'fortresses' or 'towns.' Over the centuries, the definition has evolved to specifically denote the act of breaking into a place for the purpose of theft without the presence of the occupants. The legal ramifications of burgling have also become more stringent as societies have sought to protect property rights; thus, it remains a significant issue in law enforcement and community safety discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,457, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.