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commandeer

/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪə/

/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪr/

Translations

commandeerverb

commandeered

Past Simple

commandeered

Past Participle

commandeering

Gerund

/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪə/

/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪr/

The army decided to commandeer the farmer's truck for military use.

Армия решила реквизировать грузовик фермера для военных нужд.

The rebels attempted to commandeer the radio station to broadcast their message.

Повстанцы попытались захватить радиостанцию, чтобы передать своё сообщение.

Additional translations

Synonyms

take over

commandeerverb

To officially take possession or control of something, especially for military purposes.

The army decided to commandeer the local school to use it as a temporary base.

To take arbitrary or forcible possession of something.

During the emergency, the police had to commandeer several vehicles to evacuate the area.