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highjack

How to use highjack in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for highjack.

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So has it been identified what you hit to cause a highjack of your account?

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Definitions2
Parts of speech2

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of highjack gathered in one view.

noun

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

verb

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for highjack.

noun

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

See also: hijack

verb

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

See also: commandeer, hijack, pirate

Example sentences

1

So has it been identified what you hit to cause a highjack of your account?

2

Comment boxes do not highjack your browser's hotkeys.

3

Not a great article, but I would love to highjack the discussion toward the question of why we have "weed out" courses in the sciences?

4

Sorry to highjack the thread, but if I want to fix some neovim Coverity issues, where should I register / who should I ask ?

5

I don't want to highjack this post but after reading through all the comments here I decided to create a new poll with more information.

6

I was always afraid someone would highjack my stuff so every time I went to the washroom, I had to pack everything up and bring it with me. This was pretty annoying.

7

But 9-11 was a rule changer: even if terrorists got on the planes now, they would not be able to control the passengers or highjack the plane and would, most likely, get lynched after stabbing one or two passengers.

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"I was always afraid someone would highjack my stuff so every time I went to the washroom, I had to pack everything up and bring it with me."If you feel like being social, this is a good excuse for striking up a conversation with someone nearby who seems interesting.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use highjack in a sentence?

So has it been identified what you hit to cause a highjack of your account?

What does highjack mean?

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

What part of speech is highjack?

highjack is commonly used as noun, verb.