Shanghai in Lithuanian
Shanghai in Lithuanian is Šanchajus — Shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
Shanghai in Lithuanian
Šanchajus
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
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 Lithuanian?
"Shanghai" in Lithuanian is Šanchajus. 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 Lithuanian, "Shanghai" is Šanchajus.
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