Definition
To "hijack" means to take control of something, usually a vehicle like a plane or car, by force or threat of force ✈️. It’s like commandeering a ship in pirate movies. Think of it as suddenly seizing control when you weren't supposed to. Hijacking doesn't always involve physical violence, but it's implied. Unlike simply borrowing something without asking, it's aggressive and illegal. Hijacking can also be used metaphorically to describe taking over a conversation or idea. It often has negative connotations of disrupting or controlling.