commandeering

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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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Definitions from the Web

Commandeering

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of seizing control or taking possession of something, especially by force or authority.

Senses:

Popular: To forcefully take over a vehicle, ship, or building.
Local: To claim dominance or control over a specific area or resource.

Examples:

1. The rebels succeeded in commandeering a military tank during the uprising.
2. The pirates commandeered the cargo ship and held the crew hostage.
3. The general commandeered a conference room for the emergency meeting.
4. The construction workers commandeered the available materials to complete the project on time.
5. The mayor's office is commandeering a portion of the park for the upcoming festival.

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