Definition of Hijack

1. Noun. Seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination.

Exact synonyms: Highjack
Specialized synonyms: Carjacking
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Derivative terms: Highjack

2. Verb. Take arbitrarily or by force. "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
Exact synonyms: Commandeer, Highjack, Pirate
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Seize
Specialized synonyms: Skyjack, Carjack
Derivative terms: Highjack, Highjacker, Highjacker, Highjacking, Hijacker, Hijacker, Hijacking, Piracy, Pirate

3. Verb. Seize control of. "They hijacked the judicial process"
Generic synonyms: Arrogate, Assume, Seize, Take Over, Usurp

Definition of Hijack

1. to seize a vehicle while in transit [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hijack

high technology
high temperature
high tide
high tide line
high time
high treason
high up
high water
high wind
high wine
high wire
Higi
Higoumenakia sign
hijab
hijabs
hijack (current term)
hijacked
hijacker
hijackers
hijacking
hijacks
Hijaz
hijinks
hijra
hijrah
hijrahs
hijras
hike
hiked
hiker

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