hijack
/hˈaɪdʒæk/
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Definitions
Noun
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
Verb
take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
Verb
seize control of; "they hijacked the judicial process"
More General Terms
arrogate
assume
crime
criminal offence
criminal offense
law-breaking
offence
offense
seize
take over
usurp