to (legitimately) take funds set aside for one purpose in order to use them for another
to embezzle
to misappropriate
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
動詞
唔符合正當程序去拎一啲公有嘅嘢嚟用,通常指錢 to divert; to misappropriate; to use something in an inappropriate manner or context, usually referring to money
挪用公款
挪用公款
no4 jung6 gung1 fun2 to misappropriate public funds for personal use