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Hijack Definition & Meaning

hijack
noun
  1. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
verb
  1. take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
  2. seize control of; "they hijacked the judicial process"

"Hijack" in song lyrics

See how hijack is used in real songs:

  • "Cuz Tera Iz Him, Terrorist, hijack"
    P.R. Terrorist — Tera Iz Him
  • "get your hands up like a hijack"
    Talib Kweli + Hi Tek f/ Vinia Mojica — The Blast (Video Version) *
  • "breat hijack"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hijack"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hijack mean?
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami" seize control of; "they hijacked the judicial process"
What part of speech is hijack?
Hijack is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does hijack have?
Hijack has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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