appropriating

Verb

The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

ریشه

From Latin 'appropriatus', past participle of 'appropriare' ('to make one's own').

مثال

• The act of appropriating funds is a governmental function.
• She was accused of appropriating company funds.
• The artist was criticized for appropriating cultural symbols.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Appropriating funds Appropriating resources Appropriating property Appropriating ideas