Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rob-a-shop
verb phrase
/rɒb ə ʃɒp/
Definition
To steal from a retail establishment, usually involving the threat of violence or intimidation.
Examples
- The masked bandits decided to rob-a-shop in broad daylight, causing panic among shoppers.
- During the height of the recession, there was a surge in people attempting to rob-a-shop for quick cash.
- Police were quick to react when they heard a report of a group trying to rob-a-shop downtown.
Meaning
Robbing a shop involves entering a store with the intent to commit theft, often using force or the threat of force to take money or goods from the establishment.
Synonyms
- shoplifting
- burglary
- theft
- mugging
