siphon

Universal Words (also syphon) noun, verb noun a tube that is used for moving liquid from one container to another, using pressure from the atmosphere verb [VN] [usually +adv./prep.] 1 to move a liquid from one container to another, using a siphon: I siphoned the gasoline out of the car into a can. * The waste liquid needs to be siphoned off. 2 (informal) to remove money from one place and move it to another, especially dishonestly or illegally SYNDIVERT: She has been accused of siphoning off thousands of pounds from the company into her own bank account.