commandeer

Definitions

commandeer

rate

To take over, generally in out-of-the-ordinary circumstances.

Usage: When Captain Queeg "lost it" during command of his ship at sea in a typhoon, Lieutenant Maryk commandeered it - and steered the U.S.S. Caine to safety.

commandeer

rate

(Verb) to take an object away from another

Usage: The police commandeered my car.

commandeer

rate

(Adjective) to take hold of

Usage: He left to commandeer the castle.

commandeer

rate

to take command

Usage: He chose to commandeer the situation.

commandeer

rate

to take over

Usage: He commandeered the entire event for his own benefit.

Link to this page:

commandeer

Definitions

Add or improve a definition