carjack
Translation
to carjack
Examples
They tried to carjack him at a red light.
They tried to carjack him at a red light.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to steal a vehicle from someone by force They tried to carjack him at a red light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steal, rob, hijack
Etymology
A blend of 'car' and 'hijack'.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as 'hijacking a car'.