commandeers

[US]/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪəz/
[UK]/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪrz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take control of something, often for military purposes

Phrases & Collocations

commandeers resources

commandeers vehicles

commandeers supplies

commandeers assets

commandeers equipment

commandeers authority

commandeers troops

commandeers territory

commandeers attention

commandeers control

Example Sentences

the officer commandeers the vehicle during the emergency.

the government commandeers private property for public use.

in times of war, the military often commandeers supplies.

the captain commandeers the ship to navigate through the storm.

during the crisis, the mayor commandeers the local radio station.

the team commandeers a bus to transport everyone to safety.

he commandeers the conversation, steering it towards his agenda.

the director commandeers the set for an important scene.

in the film, the hero commandeers an enemy tank.

she commandeers the meeting to present her ideas.

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