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siphon off

US /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
UK /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/

Kata Kerja Frasal

1.

menyelewengkan, mengambil secara haram

to illegally or unfairly transfer money or resources from one place to another, especially for one's own benefit

Contoh:
The corrupt official tried to siphon off funds from the public project.
Pegawai rasuah itu cuba menyelewengkan dana daripada projek awam.
They were accused of trying to siphon off profits into offshore accounts.
Mereka dituduh cuba menyelewengkan keuntungan ke akaun luar pesisir.
2.

mengikis, mengalihkan

to gradually drain or remove something, often in a way that is not immediately noticeable

Contoh:
The constant small expenses began to siphon off his savings.
Perbelanjaan kecil yang berterusan mula mengikis simpanannya.
The new policy could siphon off resources from other departments.
Dasar baru itu boleh mengalihkan sumber dari jabatan lain.