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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hijack

/hɑɪˈdæk/ verb · British & US
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What does hijack 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 hijackers stormed the cockpit and demanded that the pilot change course."

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

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