commandeer

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Verb commandeer has 1 sense

commandeer, hijack, highjack, pirate - take arbitrarily or by force; "The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami"
--₁ is one way to seize
Sample sentences:
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Commandeer

Definition:

verb

1. To officially seize or take control of something, especially for military purposes.

2. To take possession or control of something without permission or authority.

Examples:

1. The military commandeered the building for use as a temporary headquarters.

2. The rebels commandeer vehicles to transport supplies across the border.

3. The teacher commandeered the conference room to hold an impromptu meeting.

Synonyms:

appropriation, confiscate, seize, expropriate, requisition

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