Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heist
noun
[haɪst]
Definition
A theft or robbery, especially one that involves planning and execution.
Examples
- They planned a daring heist at the famous art museum.
- The movie revolves around a group of thieves executing a complex heist.
- The bank heist was completed in under five minutes.
Meaning
The term refers to a crime where valuable items or money are taken from a place in a careful and organized manner.
Synonyms
- robbery
- burglary
- theft
- stickup
- hold-up
