v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. seize control of (a loaded lorry, an aircraft in flight, etc.), esp. to force it to a different destination.
2 seize (goods) in transit.
3 take over (an organization etc.) by force or subterfuge in order to redirect it.
--n. an instance of hijacking.
Derivatives:
hijacker n.
Etymology: 20th c.: orig. unkn.