Hijack
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/
Hijack (verb)
- to take control of a vehicle or plane by force.
- to take something over for your own use, often without permission.
Examples
- The group attempted to hijack the plane during the flight.
- Pirates tried to hijack the ship in international waters.
Common collocations: hijack a plane, hijack a ship, attempt to hijack, hijack a meeting, hijack the agenda
Hijack (noun)
- the act of taking control of a vehicle or plane by force.
Examples
- The hijack was reported to the authorities immediately.
- There was a hijack on the highway last night.