Commandeer Definition & Meaning

commandeer
verb
  1. take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"

"Commandeer" in song lyrics

See how commandeer is used in real songs:

  • "Then reformulate before we commandeer"
    Opio — Mind, Body and Soul

Usage tips for "commandeer"

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