hijackings

[US]/'hɑɪdʒækɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. memegang kawalan pesawat udara

Phrases & Collocations

airplane hijacking

penggodohan kapal terbang

pirate hijacking

penggodohan oleh penyamun

Example Sentences

a midair hijacking; a midair emergency.

sebuah pengambilan kapal terbang di udara; kecemasan di udara.

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

Pengambil-alihan pesawat itu merupakan pengalaman yang menakutkan bagi penumpang.

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

Usaha pengambil-alihan itu dibatalkan oleh tindakan pantas daripada krew penerbangan.

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

Pengambil-alihan kapal itu diatur oleh sekumpulan penyamun.

The hijacking of the broadcast signal disrupted the TV show.

Pengambil-alihan isyarat siaran mengganggu rancangan TV itu.

The hijacking of personal information can lead to identity theft.

Pengambil-alihan maklumat peribadi boleh membawa kepada pencurian identiti.

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

Pengambil-alihan akaun media sosial syarikat itu menjadi mimpi ngeri dalam pengurusan kitaran (PR).

Hijacking a conversation to talk about yourself is considered rude.

Mengambil-alihan sesuatu perbincangan untuk bercakap tentang diri sendiri dianggap tidak sopan.

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

Pengambil-alihan agenda mesyuarat oleh peserta yang bising menyebabkan kekacauan.

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

Pengambil-alihan acara oleh pengasuh menyebabkan acara itu dibatalkan.

Hijacking someone's idea without giving credit is unethical.

Mengambil-alihan idea seseorang tanpa memberi kredit adalah tidak bermoral.

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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