What is the meaning of hijack?

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noun

Seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination.
- synonyms: highjack

verb

Take arbitrarily or by force.
- usage: "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
- synonyms: commandeer, highjack, pirate
Seize control of.
- usage: "they hijacked the judicial process"

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