commandeer

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪr/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə(r)/
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verb
R

to forcefully take control of something, like a vehicle, for your own use

The rebels commandeered a truck to transport their supplies.

translation

v. to forcefully take control of something, like a vehicle, for your own use

Word Forms

3rd Present commandeers
Past commandeered
Perfect commandeered
Progressive commandeering