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to hijack
01
to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course
Transitive: to hijack a vehicle
Example
Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale.
The criminals attempted to hijack the plane, demanding a ransom for the safety of the passengers.
02
to take control of something and use it for a new purpose
Transitive: to hijack sth
Example
The hackers hijacked the website and turned it into a platform for their own messages.
The gang hijacked the truck and used it to transport stolen goods.
Hijack
01
seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
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