hijack

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

2 Definition

An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.

3 Definition

An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.

4 Definition

Preflop, the position two before the dealer.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

2 Definition

To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.

3 Definition

To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.

4 Definition

To change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site (to hijack a browser).

5 Definition

To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions.