The term "hijack" primarily means to take control of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, ship, or car, by force or threat of force while it is in transit. This often involves illegal seizure and can include violence or threats to achieve control
. More specifically:
- To hijack an aircraft or vehicle means to illegally seize it during a journey, often to divert it to a different destination or to use it for other purposes
- It can also mean to rob a vehicle or steal its cargo by force, especially while it is moving or stopped
- Figuratively, "hijack" can refer to taking control of something (like an event, organization, or process) without the right to do so, often disapproved of by others
In summary, hijacking involves forcibly taking control of a moving vehicle or situation, typically by illegal means
