English Dictionary

rob

/ɹɒb/

verb

(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence. / (transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.

He tried to rob the bank but got caught.

意味（1）

(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.

He robbed three banks before he was caught.

意味（2）

(transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.

The best way to rob a bank is to own one.

意味（3）

(transitive, figuratively, used with "of") To deprive (of).

Working all day robs me of any energy to go out in the evening.

意味（4）

(transitive, slang) To burgle.

Her house was robbed.

意味（5）

(transitive, UK, slang) To steal.

That bloke robbed my phone!

意味（6）

(intransitive) To commit robbery.

意味（7）

(sports) To take possession of the ball, puck etc. from.

Kevin Mirallas then robbed Bacary Sagna to run into the area and draw another save from Szczesny as the Gunners held on to lead at the break.