vulture

IPA(Pronunciation)

colloquial figuratively

(figuratively, colloquial) To circle around one's target as if one were a vulture.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的表現）ハゲタカが獲物を待つように、狙った対象の周囲を旋回して、その弱点や機会を狙う行動をとること。 / （口語）利益や弱みへ付け込むために、対象の周りをうろつく・監視する行為を示す。

Creditors vulture around failing companies, waiting to swoop in and take control.

債権者は倒産寸前の会社の周りをハゲタカのようにうろつき、つけ込んで支配権を奪おうと待ち構えている。

Sense（1）

(figuratively, colloquial) To circle around one's target as if one were a vulture.

Rudy vultured when asking the girl out.

vultures

（ present singular third-person ）

vulturing

（ participle present ）

vultured

（ participle past ）

vultured

（ past ）