rob


Definition: Meaning of, rob in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɒb /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
rob robbed robbed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
robbing robs
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  1. to steal money or property from a person, bank etc [↪  steal, burgle]
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  2. rob Peter to pay Paul to take money away from someone or something that needs it in order to pay someone else or use it for something else
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  3. rob somebody blind informal to steal everything someone has
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  4. I/we was robbed! British English spoken used when you think that you were beaten unfairly in a sport
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  5. rob the cradle American English to have a sexual relationship with someone who is a lot younger than you - used humorously [=  cradle-snatch British English]
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rob used in phrases

  • Rob Roy
    1. (1671-1734) a SCOTTish OUTLAW who lived mostly by stealing cows and making people pay for protection against thieves. He is the subject of a famous novel by Sir Walter SCOTT .
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