Heist (Verb)
Meaning
Commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The armed gang heisted the mansion in the dead of night, making off with priceless art pieces.
- They allegedly heisted the convenience store using a getaway car.
- With their accomplice waiting outside, the pair managed to heist the jewelry store.
- The group heisted a string of homes in the upscale neighborhood, leaving residents on high alert.
- Initially, the couple heisted houses empty of people but eventually, they got caught when an elderly woman walked in on them.