Meaning of the word hijack in English
What does hijack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hijack
US /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/
UK /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/
Verb
1.
illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes
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Terrorists attempted to hijack the plane.
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The gang planned to hijack an armored truck.
2.
take control of (something) and use it for one's own purposes
Example:
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He tried to hijack the meeting with his own agenda.
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The conversation was hijacked by a few dominant voices.
Noun
1.
an act of illegally seizing an aircraft, vehicle, or ship in transit
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The news reported a daring hijack of a cargo plane.
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Security measures were increased after the recent hijack attempt.
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