hijack

Noun
  1. Seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination (synset 100771433)
    is a type of: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    subtypes: carjacking - the violent theft of an occupied car
    same as: highjack
Verb
  1. Take arbitrarily or by force (synset 201474455)
    "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    is a type of: seize - take or capture by force
    subtypes:
    • skyjack - subject an aircraft to air piracy
    • carjack - take someone's car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it
    same as: commandeer, highjack, pirate
  2. Seize control of (synset 202279879)
    "they hijacked the judicial process"
    is a type of: arrogate, assume, seize, take over, usurp - seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

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