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commandeering
UK
/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪr.ɪŋ/
Translations
commandeerings
pl
The sudden commandeering of the ship by pirates took everyone by surprise.
Внезапный захват корабля пиратами застал всех врасплох.
The commandeering of private property during the war was necessary for the army.
Реквизиция частной собственности во время войны была необходима для армии.
UK
/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌkɑː.mənˈdɪr.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is taking control or is domineering
Synonyms
taking over
commandeering (no change)
commandeering
Gerund
commandeered
Past Simple
commandeered
Past Participle
commandeering
Gerund
UK
/ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪə/
US
/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
Definitions
The commandeering of civilian vehicles was necessary to transport troops to the front lines.
The commanders issued a commandeering order for all available trucks.
Her commandeering attitude made collaboration difficult.
The army decided to commandeer the local school to use it as a temporary base.
During the emergency, the police had to commandeer several vehicles to evacuate the area.