How to Commandeer Something?

To commandeer is to take possession or control of something, or to take control of something for a military or law-enforcement purpose, or to make someone help you.

Can a person be commandeered?

1a : to compel to perform military service Civilians were commandeered by the army and forced to fight.

How do you use the word commandeer?

Commandeer in a Sentence ?
  1. Because Jack is a bully, he will often try and commandeer things that belong to his classmates.
  2. The pirate leader decided to commandeer the luxury yacht and hold the passengers and crew for ransom.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.