The meaning of POACH is to cook in simmering liquid. How to use poach in a sentence.

POACH definition: to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point. See examples of poach used in a sentence.

poach (pəʊtʃ) vb 1. to catch (game, fish, etc) illegally by trespassing on private property 2. to encroach on or usurp (another person's rights, duties, etc) or steal (an idea, employee, etc)

POACH definition: 1. to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently…. Learn more.

Definition of poach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 27, 2025 · poach (plural poaches) The act of taking something unfairly, as in tennis doubles where one player returns a shot that their partner was better placed to return.

If an organization poaches members or customers from another organization, they secretly or dishonestly persuade them to join them or become their customers. Companies sometimes poach …