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/
Noun
a robbery, especially one from a bank or museum
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The gang pulled off a multi-million dollar diamond heist.
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The movie is about a high-stakes heist at a famous museum.
Verb
to steal something, especially in a robbery
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They planned to heist the gold shipment.
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The painting was heisted from the gallery last night.