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Hijack

HY-jak

/ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/

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hijack

Dictionary meaning

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

Examples

  • They hijacked the judicial process.

Synonyms: highjack

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