Definition of Commandeer
Commandeer
com·man·deer
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to take possession or forceful control of something, usually for military purposes;
e.g. The army commandeered the civilians and forced them to fight in the war.
(verb)
take possession or control over something without permission or authority;
e.g. The criminal commandeered the car of a random person for a speedy escape.
(verb)
to order or force someone to take part in a task;
e.g. The woman commandeered the teen girls to act in the play even though they were not interested.
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