Commandeer

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Pronunciation: /kəˌmændˈɪr/

Definitions of commandeer

verb to officially take possession or control of something, especially for military purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The pirate tried to commandeer the ship.

A2 The protesters attempted to commandeer the stage during the rally.

B1 The military was able to commandeer the enemy's communications system.

B2 The hacker was able to commandeer the company's database and steal sensitive information.

C1 The dictator sought to commandeer all aspects of the country's economy for personal gain.

C2 The mastermind behind the heist was able to commandeer the entire operation with precision and efficiency.

Examples of commandeer in a Sentence

formal The military officer decided to commandeer the vehicle for official use.

informal The police officer just commandeered that car for their own use.

slang I'm going to commandeer my brother's laptop for the weekend.

figurative The toddler seemed to commandeer the entire room with their loud presence.

Grammatical Forms of commandeer

past tense

commandeered

plural

commandeers

comparative

more commandeering

superlative

most commandeering

present tense

commandeer

future tense

will commandeer

perfect tense

has commandeered

continuous tense

is commandeering

singular

commandeer

positive degree

commandeer

infinitive

to commandeer

gerund

commandeering

participle

commandeered

Origin and Evolution of commandeer

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'commandeer' originated from the Dutch word 'kommanderen' meaning to order or command.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'commandeer' evolved to mean seizing or taking control of something, often by force, without authority.