1. to steal things of small value, especially gradually or in small quantities
He was caught pilfering office supplies from work.
Ele foi pego furtando materiais de escritório do trabalho.
2. to take something without permission; to shoplift or petty theft
The store lost thousands of dollars annually to customers who would pilfer merchandise.
A loja perdia milhares de dólares anualmente para clientes que furtavam mercadorias.