highjacking in English
verb
1
illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
three armed men hijacked a white van
noun
verb
- commandeerseizetake overtake controlskyjackcarjackappropriateexpropriateconfiscateco-opt
- commandeerhighjackpirate
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1. Buccaneering: 1 n hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it Synonyms: piracy Type of: highjacking , hijacking robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force