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hijack

verb

/ˈhaɪdʒæk/

Meaning

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.

seize, commandeer, steal, capture

release, free, liberate, return

hijack planes, hijack vehicles, successfully hijack, attempt to hijack, hijack completely

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs

to combine or unite to form one structure or organization

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow