highjack Meaning & Definition
What Does Highjack Mean?
As a noun, highjack means Alternative spelling of hijack. As a verb, it means Alternative spelling of hijack. As a verb, it means To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
Quick Facts About Highjack
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | commandeer, expropriate and pirate |
| Plural | highjacks |
| Verb forms | highjacks, highjacking, highjacked |
Highjack Definition (Noun)
- Alternative spelling of hijack.
Highjack as a Verb
- Alternative spelling of hijack.
Noun
- An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.
- An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.
- An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.
- Preflop, the position two before the dealer.
Verb
- To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
- To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.
- To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.
- To change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site (to hijack a browser).
- To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions.
Synonyms of Highjack
Highjack synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Highjack
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Highjack in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
highjack (plural highjacks)
highjack (third-person singular simple present highjacks, present participle highjacking, simple past and past participle highjacked)
Words That Rhyme With Highjack
Highjack: Your Questions Answered
Is highjack a noun or a verb?
Highjack is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for highjack?
You can replace highjack with words such as commandeer, expropriate and pirate. See the full list of highjack synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of highjack?
The plural of highjack is highjacks.
What is the past tense of highjack?
The past tense of highjack is highjacked. The present participle is highjacking.