How to Pronounce "commandeered"
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Definition
Took something, especially property or a vehicle, for official or military use, often by force or without the owner's permission.
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The army commandeered the trucks for transporting supplies.
When the festival crowds blocked the street, organizers commandeered nearby hotel lobbies for shelter.
During the emergency, officials commandeered several buildings.
Their boat was commandeered by the coast guard.