highjack
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/'haɪˌdʒæk/
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/'haɪdʒæk/
To forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, for your own reasons.
The group decided to highjack the plane to demand the release of their leader.
该组织决定劫持飞机以要求释放他们的领导人。
To take control of something, like a talk or event, and change its direction for your own benefit.
She managed to highjack the meeting to focus on her project.
她设法劫持了会议,将焦点转移到她的项目上。