Hijacking

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/

Definitions of hijacking

noun the action of illegally taking control of a vehicle, such as an airplane or ship, while in transit

Example Sentences

A1 Hijacking a vehicle is a dangerous and illegal act.

A2 The hijacking of the bus was a frightening experience for the passengers.

B1 The hijacking of the ship was a daring act of piracy.

B2 The hijacking of the conversation by one person made it difficult for others to participate.

C1 The hijacking of sensitive information could lead to serious consequences.

C2 The hijacking of the political debate by extremists caused chaos and division.

Examples of hijacking in a Sentence

formal The hijacking of the plane was a serious threat to national security.

informal I heard about a hijacking on the news last night.

slang Did you see that movie where they pull off the ultimate hijacking?

figurative The virus is hijacking the body's immune system to spread rapidly.

Grammatical Forms of hijacking

• past tense: hijacked
• plural: hijackings
• comparative: more hijacking
• superlative: most hijacking
• present tense: hijacks
• future tense: will hijack
• perfect tense: have hijacked
• continuous tense: is hijacking
• singular: hijacking
• positive degree: hijack
• infinitive: to hijack
• gerund: hijacking
• participle: hijacked

Origin and Evolution of hijacking

First Known Use: 1923 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hijacking' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the illegal seizure of a vehicle or aircraft, the term 'hijacking' has evolved to encompass any situation where control is taken away from the rightful owner or operator by force or threat of force.