Meaning of the word heist in English

What does heist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heist

US /haɪst/
UK /haɪst/
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Noun

a robbery, especially one from a bank or museum

Example:
The gang pulled off a multi-million dollar diamond heist.
The movie is about a high-stakes heist at a famous museum.

Verb

to steal something, especially in a robbery

Example:
They planned to heist the gold shipment.
The painting was heisted from the gallery last night.