commandeer

[US]/ˌkɒmən'dɪə/
[UK]/ˌkɑmən'dɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

commandeer

Definition: to seize or take control of something by force or without permission.

Example Sentences

commandeered a plane for the escape;

he commandeered the men to find a table.

The soldiers commandeered the house to use as offices.

The police commandeered a passing car to help in the emergency.

All automobiles in the town were commandeered by the army.

The pirates attempted to commandeer the ship.

The general decided to commandeer the enemy's supplies.

The government can commandeer private property in times of emergency.

The rebels tried to commandeer the weapons from the soldiers.

The police had to commandeer a vehicle to chase the suspect.

The thief tried to commandeer a taxi to escape.

During the war, soldiers would commandeer food from local farms.

The dictator would often commandeer resources for his own benefit.

The manager had to commandeer extra staff to handle the busy season.

The captain decided to commandeer a boat to rescue the stranded passengers.

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