hijack
verb/ˈhaɪdʒæk/
Frequency rank: #11,604 most common English word
Meaning
to illegally seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, or to take over something by force.
Example sentence
Criminals attempted to hijack the plane and redirect it to another country.
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