HIJACKS Meaning and
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Hijacks, as a verb, refers to the act of forcibly taking control or diverting something for personal gain or malicious purposes. It typically involves seizing control over a vehicle, system, or event, and manipulating it for illicit objectives. The term is commonly associated with acts of piracy, terrorism, or cybercrime.
In the context of transportation, hijacking usually involves unlawfully seizing an aircraft, ship, or vehicle by force, threat, or other illegal means. Perpetrators often aim to exert control over the vehicle and its passengers for personal gain, political motives, or as a means of putting pressure on authorities. Hijacked transportation means may be taken to undisclosed locations or used as weapons to carry out further criminal activities.
Hijacking can also extend to other domains, such as technology and communication. This refers to unauthorized access and manipulation of computer systems, networks, social media accounts, or even websites for nefarious purposes, including identity theft, fraud, spreading malware, or launching cyberattacks.
Additionally, the term "hijack" is occasionally used metaphorically to describe the act of redirecting or diverting someone's attention, conversations, or events towards one's personal agenda or self-interests in an intrusive or manipulative manner.
Overall, hijacks involve forcefully seizing control over vehicles, technology, or events, either physically or virtually, aiming to exploit them for personal gain, political motives, or malicious intents
Common Misspellings for HIJACKS
Etymology of HIJACKS
The word "hijack" has an interesting etymology. It originated in the United States in the early 20th century and was originally a term used in the context of car theft. The word is a combination of "high" and "jacker".
The term "high" referred to the height of the vehicles, as cars were relatively new and raising an automobile off the ground with a mechanical jack was a common method of stealing them. The word "jacker" was a slang term for a criminal, specifically someone involved in robbery or theft.
Over time, the term "hijack" expanded in usage and came to refer to the act of seizing control of any vehicle or aircraft by force, through threats or violence, not just automobiles. The term gained widespread recognition during the prohibition era in the United States when criminals would hijack trucks transporting alcohol.
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