commandeered
Use Commandeered in a sentence
ənˈdɪər verb (used with object)
1.
to order or force into active military service.
2.
to seize (private property) for military or other public use: The police officer commandeered a taxi and took off after the getaway car.
3.
to seize arbitrarily.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to seize for public or military use |
| 2. | to seize arbitrarily |
| [C19: from Afrikaans kommandeer, from French commander to | |
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Commandeered
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Word Origin & History
commandeer
1881, from Du. (esp. Afrikaans) kommandeeren "to command" (for military service), from Fr. commander (see command).
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Example sentences
Most of the participants meet the requirement with industry-owned stocks that can be commandeered in an emergency.
Theory is another one that is in the process of being commandeered by non-scientists.
In addition, state and federal emergency response authorities commandeered cell phone circuits to manage relief efforts.
They sealed off parts of the house and commandeered the family's cars.
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