hijack - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its courseto forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Examples

Synonyms

commandeer pirate

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Third Person

hijacks

Present Participle

hijacking

Past Tense

hijacked

Past Participle

hijacked

1

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

transitive

Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale.
The criminals attempted to hijack the plane, demanding a ransom for the safety of the passengers.
The terrorists attempted to hijack the plane to make political demands.
While negotiations were ongoing, the terrorists were continuously hijacking planes for political purposes.
Over the years, criminals have occasionally hijacked vehicles for ransom.

Synonyms:

commandeer pirate

2

to take control of something and use it for a new purpose

transitive

The hackers hijacked the website and turned it into a platform for their own messages.
The gang hijacked the truck and used it to transport stolen goods.
The company’s social media account was hijacked by cybercriminals.
The protesters hijacked the news broadcast to share their views.
The government accused the group of trying to hijack the political system.