noun
hijacking
Hijacking (noun) means the act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle or taking over a process for another purpose. Example: “The hijacking ended peacefully after hours of negotiation.”
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The act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle or taking over a process for another purpose.
"The hijacking ended peacefully after hours of negotiation."
How to use hijacking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe event or act of a hijack taking place.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hijackings
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Etymology
Formed from hijack plus the noun-forming suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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highjacking
Rhymes for hijacking
hacking
backing
lacking
jacking
sacking
racking
cracking
blacking
clacking
tracking
quacking
smacking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hijacking” mean?
The word “hijacking” means the act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle or taking over a process for another purpose. In plain terms, the event or act of a hijack taking place.
How do you use “hijacking” in a sentence?
Here is “hijacking” used in a sentence: “The hijacking ended peacefully after hours of negotiation.”
What part of speech is “hijacking”?
“Hijacking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hijacking?
"hijacking" (noun) means the act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle or taking over a process for another purpose.
