adj Uncommon

hijacked

HEYE-jakt

Hijacked (adj) means describing a vehicle, system, or process that has been forcibly taken over. Example: “The hijacked plane was eventually diverted to a nearby airport.”

adj

Describing a vehicle, system, or process that has been forcibly taken over.

"The hijacked plane was eventually diverted to a nearby airport."

How to use hijacked

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In plain EnglishSeized by force or taken over for an unintended purpose.

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Rhymes for hijacked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hijacked” mean?

The word “hijacked” means describing a vehicle, system, or process that has been forcibly taken over. In plain terms, seized by force or taken over for an unintended purpose.

How do you pronounce “hijacked”?

“Hijacked” is pronounced HEYE-jakt (/ˈhaɪ.dʒækt/ in IPA).

How do you use “hijacked” in a sentence?

Here is “hijacked” used in a sentence: “The hijacked plane was eventually diverted to a nearby airport.”

What part of speech is “hijacked”?

“Hijacked” is an adjective.

Is “hijacked” a common word?

“Hijacked” is an uncommon word in modern English.