commandeered

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Verb commandeer has 1 sense

commandeer, hijack, highjack, pirate - take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
--₁ is one way to seize
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Commandeered

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or law enforcement purposes.

Senses:

(Military) To seize control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other means of transportation by force or authority.

Example Sentences:

The army commandeered several trucks to transport the supplies to the war zone.
The rebels commandeered a helicopter to escape from the government forces.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been seized or taken over, often temporarily.

Senses:

(General) Seized and repurposed for a different use or task.

Example Sentences:

The commandeered building now serves as a temporary shelter for the homeless.
During emergencies, the authorities have the power to use commandeered resources to aid the affected population.

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