syphon
/ˈsaɪfən/
verb
- To move a liquid from one container to another using a tube, usually by gravity or suction.
- She carefully syphoned the wine from the bottle into a decanter.
- The gardener syphoned water from the rain barrel to water the plants.
- He used a hose to syphon gasoline from the car's tank into a can.
- To take or transfer something, especially money or resources, often in a secret or dishonest way.
- The corrupt official syphoned public funds into his personal accounts.
- The company was accused of syphoning profits from its subsidiaries.
- They syphoned money from the charity to pay for luxury vacations.
Synonyms
noun
- A tube or pipe used to move liquid from one container to another, usually by gravity or suction.
- He used a syphon to empty the fish tank without lifting it.
- A simple plastic syphon can be used to transfer fuel safely.
- The old syphon was made of rubber and had a small pump attached.
- A bottle for carbonated water that uses pressure to push the liquid out.
- He pressed the lever on the syphon to squirt soda into his glass.
- The vintage soda syphon sat on the bar as a decoration.
- She filled the syphon with sparkling water for the party.