Requisitioned Meaning in English
word · lemma: requisition
Definition
Taken officially for government or military use, often temporarily and sometimes without the owner's consent.
Usage & Nuances
Formal; used especially with government, military, or emergency contexts (e.g., buildings, vehicles, supplies). Often passive ('was requisitioned'). Not for ordinary borrowing.
Example Sentences
The army requisitioned several trucks for transporting supplies.
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Our school building was requisitioned after the flood.
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All the food in the store was requisitioned by the government during the emergency.
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Several homes were requisitioned for use as shelters after the earthquake.
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The government requisitioned private boats to help with the rescue operation.
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During the war, many factories were requisitioned to produce weapons instead of their usual products.
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