Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rob-a-bank

verb
/rɒb ə bæŋk/
Definition
To illegally take money or property from a bank through threats or force.
Examples
  • The thieves plan to rob a bank next week.
  • It is a serious crime to rob a bank, with heavy penalties.
Meaning
The act of committing theft from a banking institution, often involving intimidation or violence.
Synonyms
  • heist
  • bank heist
  • robbery
  • burglary