hijacking
hijacking Lexical Profile
hijacking Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The unlawful act of seizing control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, ship, or truck, while it is in transit.
"Stricter airport security measures were implemented internationally to prevent any future hijacking."
The unauthorized takeover or redirection of a system, discussion, or digital account for a different purpose.
"The cybersecurity team quickly detected the hijacking of the company's main domain name."
• verb
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, in transit (present participle of hijack).
"The authorities arrested the suspects who were accused of hijacking a commercial cargo vessel."
To take over something, such as a meeting, organization, or digital session, and use it for a different purpose (present participle of hijack).
"Several participants were frustrated by a colleague hijacking the committee meeting to air personal grievances."
• Rhymes for hijacking
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1920s American English during the Prohibition era, likely derived from the command 'High, Jack!' used by highway robbers ordering bootleggers to raise their hands.