1. taking something for one’s own use, typically without permission
Usage: present participle of appropriate
2. setting aside money or resources for a specific purpose
Usage: formal; government/business context

Examples

• The artist was accused of appropriating traditional designs without credit.
• She was appropriating company supplies for personal use.
• The government is appropriating funds for the new highway project.
• The committee is appropriating resources for disaster relief.
• He was appropriating ideas from other researchers without citation.
• The board is appropriating additional budget for staff training.