Meaning of the word "organized crime" in English

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

organized crime

US /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd kraɪm/
UK /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd kraɪm/

Noun

criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups and carried out on a large scale

Example:
The police are cracking down on organized crime in the city.
He was involved in a major organized crime syndicate.