highjack (n.)

  1. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

    [ Syn: hijack ]

    highjack (v.)

  1. take arbitrarily or by force; The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami

    [ Syn: commandeer , hijack , pirate ]

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