1. past tense of syphon; to draw off or transfer liquid through a tube using atmospheric pressure
Usage: British spelling variant of ‘siphoned’
2. past tense of syphon; to gradually take or steal something, especially money or resources
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• He syphoned the gasoline from the tank into a container.
• The mechanic syphoned the old oil from the engine.
• Water was syphoned from the flooded basement.
• The corrupt official syphoned funds from the charity.
• She syphoned water from the fish tank for cleaning.
• Money was being syphoned off into offshore accounts.