1. the act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, by force or threat
2. the act of taking control of something by force or deception for one’s own purposes
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The hijacking of the plane lasted several hours before authorities intervened.
• Airport security was increased following the attempted hijacking.
• The terrorists were arrested for planning a hijacking.
• The hijacking of the bus made national headlines.
• Critics accused the politician of hijacking the debate for personal gain.
• The hijacking of the company’s social media account caused widespread confusion.
• She felt the meeting was a hijacking of the original agenda.