Vocabulary Entry

hijack

|noun • verb

noun

An act of unlawfully seizing control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft.

Example Sentences

"The hijack of the plane ended peacefully after negotiations."

"Security measures were heightened following the recent hijack incidents."

"The movie portrayed a dramatic hijack scenario that kept the audience on edge."

verb

Example Sentences

"Criminals attempted to hijack the bus during the rush hour."

"The police were alerted as they feared someone might try to hijack the cargo ship."

"They planned to hijack the flight to make a political statement."