1. to take control of something, especially for military or official use
Usage: often used in military or emergency contexts
2. to take someone or something for one’s own use without permission
Usage: informal usage

Examples

• The army commandeers civilian vehicles during the emergency.
• She commandeers the remote control every evening.
• The government commandeers private buildings for refugee housing.
• He always commandeers the best parking spot.
• The military commandeers supplies from local merchants.
• My brother commandeers my computer whenever I’m not home.