Meaning of the word siphon in English
What does siphon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
siphon
US /ˈsaɪ.fən/
UK /ˈsaɪ.fən/
Noun
a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a container and then down to a lower level, using atmospheric pressure
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He used a siphon to drain the water from the fish tank.
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The siphon works by creating a vacuum in the tube.
Verb
1.
to draw off or convey liquid by means of a siphon
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The thieves tried to siphon gas from the car's tank.
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She managed to siphon off some of the liquid into a jar.
2.
to dishonestly take money from an organization or account over a period of time
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The official was accused of siphoning funds from the charity.
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Millions of dollars were siphoned off into offshore accounts.