1. people employed to use physical force or intimidation
Usage: informal
2. important or influential people
Usage: informal
3. heavy artillery or weapons
Usage: military

Examples

• The mob boss sent his heavies to collect the debt.
• Security heavies escorted the troublemaker out of the building.
• All the political heavies attended the fundraising dinner.
• The company’s heavies made the final decision about the merger.
• The army brought in the heavies to break through enemy lines.
• They called for air support and heavies to assist the ground troops.