hijack
verb (used with object)
to steal (cargo) from a truck or other vehicle after forcing it to stop.
hijacking
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present participleof hijack.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Their hijacking of the public square is made possible by the original sin that animates their AI products — a brazen theft of intellectual property that has occurred at an unprecedented scale,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"There can be no justification for hijacking this tragedy to stir up violence and disorder," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Some global sea traffic was diverted from the Red Sea route following the November 2023 hijacking by Houthi rebels of a British-owned vehicle carrier, the Galaxy Leader, near Yemen.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Google says it is expanding its policies to crack down on websites which trap users with "back button hijacking".
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
All of my bravado from hijacking Elliot’s simulation test was draining away, and I was left with a familiar feeling of uncertainty.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
