ab|werben
Translation
to poach, to lure away, to headhunt
Examples
Die Firma versucht, Mitarbeiter abzuwerben.
The company is trying to poach employees.
Sie wurde von einem Konkurrenten abgeworben.
She was poached by a competitor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to poach (sb.) from (sth.) The company poached him from their main competitor.
Similar Words
abspenstig machen (to entice away), weglocken (to lure away)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) and 'werben' (to recruit, advertise). Literally 'to recruit away'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting up an ad ('Werbung') to recruit someone 'away' ('ab-') from their current company.