commandeer
Pronunciation: /kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/
The English word “commandeer” has 4 meanings listed here.
verb
- To seize for military use.
- To force into military service.
- To take arbitrarily or by force.
- To take or use for some purpose (not necessarily arbitrarily or by force).
Etymology
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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