1. drawing liquid from one container to another through a tube using atmospheric pressure
2. gradually taking or stealing something, especially money or resources
Usage: often implies secretive or unauthorized removal

1. the act or process of drawing liquid through a tube or taking resources gradually

Examples

• He was siphoning gas from the tank into a container.
• The mechanic used a hose for siphoning the old oil.
• The corrupt official was siphoning funds from the charity.
• They discovered someone had been siphoning money from the account.
• The siphoning of water from the flooded basement took hours.
• Careful siphoning prevented any spills during the transfer.
• The investigation revealed systematic siphoning of company resources.