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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hijacked

/hɑɪˈdækt/ verb · British & US
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What does hijacked mean?

verb

to take control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, by force or threat, or to take control of a computer system or network by unauthorized means.

Example

"The plane was hijacked by terrorists and diverted to a different airport."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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