Hijack (verb)

1. To illegally take control of a vehicle, such as an airplane, by force or threat of violence.
2. To steal or seize control of something that is in transit, such as a vehicle or shipment.

Origin:

Derived from the dutch word 'hijacken' meaning 'to hijack'.

Examples:

1. The terrorists hijacked the airplane and demanded a ransom for the release of the passengers.
2. The truck was hijacked by armed robbers, who made off with its valuable cargo.
3. The activists hijacked the press conference, using the platform to voice their concerns and demands.
4. The hacker hijacked the computer system, stealing sensitive information and causing widespread chaos.
5. The government was accused of hijacking the democratic process by suppressing opposition voices and controlling the media.