hijack vs seize

hijack

verb
  • To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one. 

  • To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie. 

  • To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat). 

  • To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions. 

  • To change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site. 

noun
  • An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking. 

  • An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process. 

  • An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions. 

  • Preflop, the position two before the dealer. 

seize

verb
  • To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture. 

  • To have a seizure. 

  • To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance). 

  • Of chocolate: to change suddenly from a fluid to an undesirably hard and gritty texture. 

  • To take possession of (by force, law etc.). 

  • To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up. 

  • (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court). 

  • To submit for consideration to a deliberative body. 

  • To have a sudden and powerful effect upon. 

  • To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon). 

  • To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line. 

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