heist
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaɪst// UK //hˈaɪst// heist
n. a crime where someone steals a lot of money or valuable things from a place like a bank or a museum. It usually involves a clever or complicated plan.
n. a robbery or theft, typically from a high-security institution such as a bank or museum, involving sophisticated planning and execution.
The thieves planned the diamond heist for months.
Police are investigating a daring midnight heist where several famous paintings were stolen from the national gallery.
The film follows a group of retired criminals who reunite for one final heist, targeting a secure vault beneath the city's most prestigious casino.
Probably pronunciation variation of hoist.
Usage
Often used in the context of films, novels, or high-profile news reports involving large-scale theft.