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Meaning of HIGHJACK

Pronunciation:  'hI`jak

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
  2. [v]  take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
 
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 Synonyms: commandeer, hijack, hijack, pirate
 
 See Also: carjack, crime, law-breaking, seize

 

 

 

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