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hijack
This term carries a strong connotation of forceful, unauthorized seizure and a sudden shift in control. While its origins are rooted in the violent takeover of transportation vehicles, it has evolved into a common metaphor for social or professional disruption. When used in a meeting or conversation, it implies a selfish diversion of the topic, often leaving other participants feeling sidelined or frustrated.
In technical contexts, the word describes a precise, malicious interception of data. Unlike general hacking, which might involve breaking into a system, hijacking specifically refers to the act of taking over an existing active session or signal to redirect it for the attacker's benefit.
Meanings
To illegally seize control of a vehicle, such as an aircraft or ship, while it is in transit.
To take over a conversation, meeting, or process for one's own purposes, often diverting it from its original intent.
Examples
The terrorists attempted to hijack the plane mid flight.
Stop trying to hijack the meeting to talk about your own project.
He managed to hijack the session to redirect the traffic to a fake website.
The attempted hijack was thwarted by the quick thinking of the crew.
I cannot believe she just hijacked my entire presentation.
The hacker tried to hijack the encrypted data stream.
Don't let him hijack the conversation again.
Don't let him hijack the conversation again.
They planned to hijack the cargo ship in the middle of the ocean.