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Hijacker
01
someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something
Example
The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met.
The hijacker was arrested by the police after attempting to seize control of the plane mid-flight.
After the hijacker was caught, the airline strengthened its security measures to prevent future incidents.
02
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
Example
The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met.
The hijacker was arrested by the police after attempting to seize control of the plane mid-flight.
After the hijacker was caught, the airline strengthened its security measures to prevent future incidents.
The passengers were terrified when a hijacker took over the bus, but the driver remained calm and managed to alert the authorities.
The authorities successfully negotiated with the hijacker and ensured the safe release of everyone on board.
