A heist means stealing something in a secret and often fast way. People usually use this word for stealing money or valuable things. It is a common word in crime stories.
They planned a big heist last night.
The museum stopped a heist early this morning.
When people heist, they steal something quickly and quietly. This word is used to talk about the action of stealing big or valuable things in a secret way.
The gang heisted the bank last night.
They heisted a car downtown yesterday.
Sometimes, heist means a smart trick to take something unfairly. It does not always mean a crime but can mean cheating or tricking someone smartly.
The heist was a clever way to get free tickets.
They pulled a heist on the game rules.
In informal use, a heist can mean a big success or win, especially in business or shows. It is a positive meaning where someone 'steals the show' or wins big.
Their new movie was a heist at the box office.
Launching that product was a real heist for the company.
In casual speech, heist can mean taking something small or funny without asking. It is not serious stealing but more a playful or light way to say 'I took it'.
He heisted a cookie from the jar.
She heisted my pen during class.
This old and rare meaning of heist means to lift or pull something heavy up, usually with equipment. It is not common today but exists in some texts or speech.
They heisted the cargo onto the ship.
The workers heisted the heavy beams carefully.
