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commandeer

com·man·deer

UK/kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/ US/ˌkɑmʌˈndɪr/ uncommon

verb

1.

take arbitrarily or by force

  • “The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami”
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Origin

First attested in the late 19th century. From Dutch commanderen (“to command”), partially through its descendant, Afrikaans kommandeer (“to command”). Ultimately from French commander, from Old French comander, from Latin commendare. Doublet of command.

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  • call up

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