hijack

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
  2. verb take arbitrarily or by force
  3. verb seize control of

Etymology

Possibly from a blend of highway + jacker (“one who holds up”) (1915).

Synonyms

highjack

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