shanghai in Hungarian
shanghai in Hungarian is elrabol — shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
shanghai in Hungarian
elrabol
to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship
What does "shanghai" mean?
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verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
"He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day."
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shanghai in a sentence
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- Sailors were once shanghaied — drugged or tricked aboard ships that badly needed crew.
- The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day.
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What is "shanghai" in Hungarian?
"shanghai" in Hungarian is elrabol. shanghai means: To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
How do you use "shanghai" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting." In Hungarian, "shanghai" is elrabol.
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