intransitive verb
1.
to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice
2.
to come or go secretly, unobtrusively, gradually, or unexpectedly
3.
transitive verb
to steal or attempt to steal a base
1.
a) to take or appropriate without right or leave and with intent to keep or make use of wrongfully - stole a car
b) to take away by force or unjust means - they've stolen our liberty
c) to take surreptitiously or without permission - steal a kiss
d) to appropriate to oneself or beyond one's proper share make oneself the focus of - steal the show
2.
a) to move, convey, or introduce secretly - smuggle
b) to accomplish in a concealed or unobserved manner - steal a visit
3.
a) to seize, gain, or win by trickery, skill, or daring - a basketball player adept at stealing the ball stole the election
b) of a base runner to reach (a base) safely solely by running and usually catching the opposing team off guard
1.
the act or an instance of - stealing
2.
a fraudulent or questionable political deal
3.
- bargain it's a steal at that price