hijacked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/
KK: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel that has been taken over by force or without permission.
Example
The hijacked plane was forced to land in a different country.
Conversation
Did you hear about that plane that got hijacked yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it on the news; it was really scary.
I can't believe people would do something so dangerous with a hijacked aircraft.
I know, right? It's hard to understand what goes through their minds.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seized
captured
taken
Antonyms
secured
liberated
released
verb
Definition
To take control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other mode of transportation by force or threat.
Example
The plane was hijacked by armed men during the flight.
Tense Forms
Past: hijacked
Past Participle: hijacked
Conversation
Did you hear about that plane that got hijacked last week?
Yeah, it was all over the news!
I can't believe people would do something so dangerous.
Root Explanation
Hijacked → The word 'hijack' is believed to have originated from the slang term 'hijack' in the early 20th century, possibly derived from the phrase 'high-jack', which referred to stealing something, particularly in the context of vehicles. The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense. Therefore, 'hijacked' means that something was stolen or taken over, especially in a forceful manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'hijack' as taking something by force, and the '-ed' shows that this action has already happened. So, when something is hijacked, it means it has been taken over.
Visually Confused Words
hacked