commandeered

[US]/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪəd/
[UK]/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take possession of something, often for military purposes; to seize or take control of something

Phrases & Collocations

commandeered vehicle

commandeered ship

commandeered resources

commandeered aircraft

commandeered building

commandeered supplies

commandeered equipment

commandeered territory

commandeered assets

commandeered funds

Example Sentences

the soldiers commandeered the abandoned vehicle.

the director commandeered the entire floor for filming.

during the emergency, the police commandeered private boats.

the general commandeered supplies from nearby towns.

they commandeered the radio station to broadcast news.

the crew commandeered a helicopter for the rescue mission.

in the movie, the hero commandeered a motorcycle.

the government temporarily commandeered the hotel for refugees.

they had to commandeer a taxi to get to the hospital.

the army commandeered civilian vehicles during the operation.

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