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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeized by force or taken over for an unintended purpose.
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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.
