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Definition hijack in British English

hijack verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈhaɪdʒæk/
Example

Terrorists hijacked the plane, ordering the pilot to fly to Tripoli.

Synonyms and related words
abduct abet aid and abet
2

to take control of an organization or activity and use it for your own purposes

Example

Environmentalists were accused of hijacking the rally to promote their own aims.

Synonyms and related words
take charge (of) see to handle
Definition hijack in British English