Rob/rɑːb/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Illegal Act Using 'rob' implies a crime has been committed, usually involving some level of force or threat. The thief robbed them at gunpoint. Pro Tip 2/3Targets Matter 'Rob' is often followed by a place or a person, indicating who was affected by the theft. She was scared someone would rob her home. Pro Tip 3/3Direct Object 'Rob' does not usually take the stolen item as a direct object, instead it focuses on who's robbed. They robbed him, taking his wallet and watch.