commandeer
verb (used with object)
to order or force into active military service.
commandeers
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present tense formof commandeer (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When replicating, the virus essentially commandeers the molecular factory of the cell to make lots of copies of itself, then breaks out of the cell to set the new copies free.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2023
Guitarist Katie Henderson commandeers a laptop from their sound engineer, swipes through two dozen menus and recalibrates the backing track.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023
“The record is clear; the Commissioner’s boarding practice commandeers space, staff and resources in the Hospitals’ emergency departments that is needed for other patients and services,” McCafferty wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
It’s the son, and he commandeers the ball because it’s his court now.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2022
Kruger, President S. J. P., ultimatum of, 1; commandeers his burghers, 34; designs of, 48; telegraphs to Botha to hold on to Hlangwhane, 343; to President Steyn to commandeer everyone in annexed districts, 382.
From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office
