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commandeered

 

[ หŒkษ’mษ™nหˆdษชษ™d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

taking control

To commandeer means to take control of something, especially for military purposes. It often involves seizing an asset or resource without the owner's consent. The term is commonly used in military contexts, where personnel may commandeer vehicles or equipment during operations. This act can be seen as necessary for the urgency of a situation. However, it also carries legal implications, as the rightful owner may have rights to compensation or restitution.

Synonyms

appropriate, expropriate, seize, take over.

Examples of usage

  • The officer commandeered the vehicle for the pursuit.
  • During the emergency, the soldiers commandeered the local radios.
  • The government may commandeer private property in times of national crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "commandeered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น requisitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเฅ‡เคถเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschlagnahmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ direbut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przejฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅๅŽใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ requisado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท el konulan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ˆ˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตุงุฏูŽุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ็”จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaseลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lษ™ keรงirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ requisado

Etymology

The word 'commandeer' originates from the French term 'commandeer', which means to officially place something under one's control or authority. The root of this French term traces back to the Latin 'commandare', meaning to command or order. Used initially in military contexts, the term evolved to describe the act of taking possession or control often in emergency situations. In English, its usage became more prevalent in the 19th century during conflicts where resources needed to be quickly mobilized. Over time, 'commandeer' has retained its military connotation but has also found applications in civil contexts, reflecting authority's need to act swiftly in crises.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,532, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.