commandeer
/ˌkɑmənˈdɪr/
verb
- To take control of something, especially for military or official use, often without permission.
- The rebels tried to commandeer the radio station to broadcast their message.
- The general ordered his troops to commandeer all vehicles in the village for the convoy.
- During the flood, the government had to commandeer boats to rescue stranded people.
- To take something for one's own use in a forceful or unauthorized way.
- The kids commandeered the kitchen table for their art project.
- My brother always commandeers the remote control when he visits.
- She commandeered the best seat in the conference room before anyone else arrived.
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