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US/ˈbɜːr.ɡəl/
UK/ˈbɜː.ɡəl/
to enter a building illegally and steal things from it
In context
Our house was burgled while we were visiting my grandparents for Tet.
The thieves burgled three flats in the same building in one night.
After being burgled twice, they finally installed security cameras.
Words that go with burgle
verb + noun
- burgle a houseSomeone tried to burgle the house next door last night.
- burgle housesThe gang burgled houses while the owners were on holiday.
verb + adverb
- burgled twiceOur office has been burgled twice this year.
- burgled againThey were worried about being burgled again.
adjective + noun
- burgled housePolice searched the burgled house for fingerprints.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My house was stolen last night.Correct: My house was burgled last night.