Hijacking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hijacking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hijack.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hijack.
More Meanings
- The act of one who hijacks (in any sense).
- The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.
Example Sentences
The audacious hijacking in Paris of a van carrying the baggage of a Saudi prince to his private jet is obviously an embarrassment to the French capital, whose ultra-high-end boutiques have suffered a spate of heists in recent months.
Word Forms
- hijackings
Synonyms for hijacking
Depending on context, synonyms include highjacking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include highjacking, abducted, kidnapped, kidnapping, abduction, kidnap.
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