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hi·jack
hijack
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- pronunciation:
- haI
jaek
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
hijacks, highjacks, hijacking, highjacking, hijacked, highjacked |
definition: |
to take control of an airplane or other vehicle by force. People who hijack airplanes often demand things in return for returning the vehicle and letting the people on it go free.
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related words: |
abduct, steal |
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derivation: |
hijacker (n.) |
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