siphon

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Siphon' is a term that means to transfer things from one place to another, usually associated with liquids but it can also mean funds or resources. It's like moving money from one bank account to another.

Examples in Different Contexts

In financial contexts, 'siphon' could describe illegal or unethical movement of funds. A financial analyst might say, 'We need to investigate the accounts; it looks like someone has been siphoning money off the company.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

There's way too much information stored on our old servers. We need an efficient way to move it.

Response:

I agree. Let's use a data transfer tool to siphon the data to our upgraded servers.

Aerospace

Scenario:

The rocket's weight exceeds our target by a few hundred kilos. We need to reduce it before the launch.

Response:

We could siphon out some of the fuel to make the rocket lighter before liftoff.