commandeer Synonyms
commandeer Meaning
commandeer (v)
take arbitrarily or by force
commandeer (v. t.)
To compel to perform military service; to seize for military purposes; -- orig. used of the Boers.
To take arbitrary or forcible possession of.
commandeer Sentence Examples
- During the emergency, the military was forced to commandeer civilian vehicles for transportation.
- The pirates attempted to commandeer the merchant ship in the dead of night.
- In times of crisis, authorities may have to commandeer private property to ensure public safety.
- The rebels sought to commandeer the government buildings as part of their coup attempt.
- The police had to commandeer additional manpower to handle the riotous crowd.
- The invaders tried to commandeer the strategic hill for their advantage in the battle.
- The authorities warned that they would commandeer any resources necessary to contain the wildfire.
- The stranded passengers were relieved when the airline decided to commandeer another plane to complete the journey.
- During the blackout, the emergency services had to commandeer generators to power critical infrastructure.
- The explorer had to commandeer a small boat to navigate the treacherous waters of the river.
FAQs About the word commandeer
take arbitrarily or by forceTo compel to perform military service; to seize for military purposes; -- orig. used of the Boers., To take arbitrary or forcible po
hijack, seize,highjack, appropriate, carjack, skyjack,confiscate, expropriate
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During the emergency, the military was forced to commandeer civilian vehicles for transportation.
The pirates attempted to commandeer the merchant ship in the dead of night.
In times of crisis, authorities may have to commandeer private property to ensure public safety.
The rebels sought to commandeer the government buildings as part of their coup attempt.
