Meaning of the word poaching in English

What does poaching mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poaching

US /ˈpoʊ.tʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈpəʊ.tʃɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, especially when this is against local or international conservation laws

Example:
Elephant poaching for ivory is a serious problem in Africa.
Anti-poaching efforts have increased in national parks.
2.

the act of taking employees or customers from another company, often illegally or unethically

Example:
The company was accused of employee poaching.
There are strict rules against client poaching in the industry.