How Do You Spell HIJACK?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪd͡ʒak] (IPA)

The word "hijack" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈhaɪdʒæk/. The first part of the word, "hi", represents the sound /haɪ/, which is made up of the vowel sound /aɪ/ and the consonant sound /h/. The second part, "jack", is spelled with the sounds /dʒæk/, which are represented by the letters "j" and "ck". When spoken, the word has two syllables with the stress falling on the first syllable. This word is commonly used to describe the seizing of control of a vehicle or aircraft by force.

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HIJACK Meaning and Definition

  1. Hijack is a verb that refers to the act of seizing control or taking over something, typically by force or without authorization. The term is most commonly associated with the unauthorized taking of control over a means of transportation, such as an aircraft, ship, train, or vehicle, often for unlawful purposes. During a hijacking, the individual or group carrying out the act assumes control over the vehicle, its passengers, and sometimes its cargo, usually with the intent of making demands or furthering their own interests.

    In a broader sense, hijack can also be used to describe the unauthorized taking control or manipulation of any system or process, whether physical or digital. This can include instances of taking over a conversation or meeting to steer it in a different direction or altering the course of events for personal gain or political motives.

    The term hijack ultimately conveys the idea of forcibly or illicitly taking control of something that rightfully belongs to someone else, often with the aim of diverting it for one's own purposes. The act is generally seen as unlawful, dangerous, and a violation of the rights and safety of others involved.

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Etymology of HIJACK

The word "hijack" originated in the late 1920s, specifically in the United States. It is a combination of "high" and "jacker".

The term "high" refers to the height of airplanes, as hijacking was initially associated with stealing planes. "Jacker" is derived from "hijacker", which was slang for a person who stole automobiles. The word "hijacker" itself likely comes from the term "hijackster", which was used to describe thieves who stole horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century.

Over time, the term "hijack" evolved to include the act of taking control of any vehicle or transportation means forcibly, rather than exclusively related to airplanes.

Similar spelling words for HIJACK

Plural form of HIJACK is HIJACKS

Conjugate verb Hijack

CONDITIONAL

I would hijack
you would hijack
he/she/it would hijack
we would hijack
they would hijack

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hijacking
you would be hijacking
he/she/it would be hijacking
we would be hijacking
they would be hijacking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hijack
you would have hijack
he/she/it would have hijack
we would have hijack
they would have hijack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hijacking
you would have been hijacking
he/she/it would have been hijacking
we would have been hijacking
they would have been hijacking

FUTURE

I will hijack
you will hijack
he/she/it will hijack
we will hijack
they will hijack

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hijacking
you will be hijacking
he/she/it will be hijacking
we will be hijacking
they will be hijacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hijacked
you will have hijacked
he/she/it will have hijacked
we will have hijacked
they will have hijacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hijacking
you will have been hijacking
he/she/it will have been hijacking
we will have been hijacking
they will have been hijacking

IMPERATIVE

you hijack
we let´s hijack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hijack

PAST

I hijacked
you hijacked
he/she/it hijacked
we hijacked
they hijacked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hijacking
you were hijacking
he/she/it was hijacking
we were hijacking
they were hijacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

hijacked

PAST PERFECT

I had hijacked
you had hijacked
he/she/it had hijacked
we had hijacked
they had hijacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hijacking
you had been hijacking
he/she/it had been hijacking
we had been hijacking
they had been hijacking

PRESENT

I hijack
you hijack
he/she/it hijacks
we hijack
they hijack

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hijacking
you are hijacking
he/she/it is hijacking
we are hijacking
they are hijacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hijacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hijacked
you have hijacked
he/she/it has hijacked
we have hijacked
they have hijacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hijacking
you have been hijacking
he/she/it has been hijacking
we have been hijacking
they have been hijacking
I would have hijacked
we would have hijacked
you would have hijacked
he/she/it would have hijacked
they would have hijacked

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