1. to accept money or favors illegally in exchange for performing official duties improperly or abusing one's position of authority
The corrupt official was caught taking bribes from construction companies.
O funcionário corrupto foi apanhado aceitando subornos de empresas de construção.
2. to engage in bribery as a recipient of illegal payments
Several police officers were arrested for taking bribes.
Vários polícias foram presos por aceitarem subornos.