One entry found for commandeer.

Entry Word: commandeer
Function: verb
Text: 1 to take control of (a vehicle) by force <an airliner commandeered by terrorists>
Synonyms hijack (also highjack)
Related Words appropriate, confiscate, expropriate, seize
2 to take or make use of without authority or right <commandeer his entire family to help clean the garage> -- see APPROPRIATE 1