Commandeer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Commandeer is a verb meaning To seize for military use.
Meaning
To seize for military use.
More Meanings
- To force into military service.
- To take arbitrarily or by force.
- (by extension) To take or use for some purpose (not necessarily arbitrarily or by force).
Example Sentences
"We're stuck taking the bus to school tomorrow, aren't we?" "...Yeah. Moperville South doesn't give bus service out here, so Ellen's commandeering my car."
Word Forms
- commandeers
- commandeering
- commandeered
Synonyms for commandeer
Depending on context, synonyms include expropriate, pirate, highjack, hijack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hijack, highjack, expropriate, pirate, requisition, need.
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