Hijack

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/

Hijack (verb)

  1. to take control of a vehicle or plane by force.
  2. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Hijack

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hijack

  • giving back what was taken
  • letting go of control