hijack

hi·jack

verb \ˈhī-ˌjak\

Definition of HIJACK

transitive verb

1

a : to steal by stopping a vehicle on the highway b : to commandeer (a flying airplane) especially by coercing the pilot at gunpoint c : to stop and steal from (a vehicle in transit) d : kidnap

2

a : to steal or rob as if by hijacking b : to subject to extortion or swindling

— hijack noun

— hi·jack·er noun

Variants of HIJACK

hi·jack also high·jack \ˈhī-ˌjak\

Examples of HIJACK

1. He hijacked a truck, threatening the driver at gunpoint.
2. A band of robbers hijacked the load of furs from the truck.
3. A group of terrorists hijacked the plane.
4. The organization has been hijacked by radicals.

Origin of HIJACK

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1923

Related to HIJACK

Synonyms: commandeer (also highjack)

Related Words: carjack, skyjack; appropriate, confiscate, expropriate, seize

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Rhymes with HIJACK

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