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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Before you check your portfolio, read Jason’s take on how to keep these wild swings from hijacking your financial future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Now, the attempted hijacking by co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami is raising questions about whether FlyDubai’s push for growth has outpaced its ability to recruit and vet the people it entrusts to fly its planes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Seven minutes later, they changed the alert to a code signaling unlawful interference—used to describe attempts to jeopardize the safety of the airplane, like hijacking or hostage taking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Some were angry that the much smaller group of anti-immigration protesters were attracting media attention and hijacking their message.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Trying to rescue Peeta from the shadowy world the hijacking has stranded him in.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
