[ˈhʌɪdʒak], (Verb)

Definitions:
- unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes
(e.g: a man armed with grenades hijacked the jet yesterday)


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Origin:
1920s (originally US): of unknown origin

[ˈhʌɪdʒak], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an incident or act of hijacking
(e.g: an unsuccessful hijack attempt)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s (originally US): of unknown origin