Meaning of HIJACK
| Pronunciation: | | 'hI`jak
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- [n] seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
- [v] take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
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| | Synonyms: | | commandeer, highjack, highjack, pirate |
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| | See Also: | | carjack, crime, law-breaking, seize | |
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| | Related Terms: | | blackjack, bludgeon, bulldoze, bully, coerce, commit robbery, dragoon, heist, hold up, intimidate, knock over, mug, rip off, rob, shanghai, steamroller, stick up, strong-arm, use violence |
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