Meaning ofcommandeerin English

Verb

1. to take arbitrarily or forcefully; dominate
   The government will commandeer the land to build a new highway.
2. to take or use for a specific purpose (with or without force)
   The military commander had to commandeer local resources to supply the troops.
3. to seize for military purposes; take control
   The rebel group tried to commandeer the broadcast station to spread their message.