Meaning ofpoachin English

Verb

1. to cook in hot liquid (water; wine, etc.)
   To poach an egg, crack it into simmering water.
2. to trespass for fish or game
   The game warden caught someone trying to poach deer in the reserve.
3. to take something illegally
   The company was fined for trying to poach employees from its competitor.
4. to intrude or interfere inappropriately
   The new manager started to poach the project that was originally assigned to our team.
5. to lure away employees or customers from competitors
   The rival company tried to poach our best sales team by offering higher salaries.