hijackings

[US]/'hɑɪdʒækɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. seizing control of an aircraft

Phrases & Collocations

airplane hijacking

pirate hijacking

Example Sentences

a midair hijacking; a midair emergency.

The hijacking of the plane was a terrifying experience for the passengers.

The hijacking attempt was thwarted by the quick actions of the flight crew.

The hijacking of the ship was orchestrated by a group of pirates.

The hijacking of the broadcast signal disrupted the TV show.

The hijacking of personal information can lead to identity theft.

The hijacking of the company's social media account was a PR nightmare.

Hijacking a conversation to talk about yourself is considered rude.

The hijacking of the meeting agenda by a loud participant caused chaos.

The hijacking of the event by protestors led to its cancellation.

Hijacking someone's idea without giving credit is unethical.

Real-world Examples

It causes what I call limbic hijacking.

Source: Connection Magazine

Our parasites elegantly achieve this by manipulating their host's behavior, sometimes through direct brain hijacking.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Most hijackings, however, do end peacefully although it can be a lengthy process.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2016

The president of Cyprus told local media a " domestic issue" was behind the hijacking.

Source: VOA Special April 2016 Collection

The governing African National Congress is boycotting the commemorations, accusing the miners union of hijacking the event.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2013

Those not involved in the hijacking may feel that it was worth it because they have made it to Europe.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2019

Some have called it a hijacking of the mind, while others have called it straight up narcissism.

Source: How BIG Science Popularization (Season 1)

Tuesday's hijacking will most likely damage Egypt's important tourism industry.

Source: VOA Special March 2016 Collection

The hijacking happened on an airplane flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington.

Source: 2008 English Cafe

Emotional hijacking -- it's a very similar concept.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) September 2020 Collection

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