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commandeer

verb

/ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

Meaning

To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.

The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.

seize, take, confiscate, appropriate, requisition

return, release, give

commandeer property, commandeer vehicle, police commandeer

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

To depart from an established course or norm.