Definition of hijack for English Language Learners. : 1  to stop and steal (a moving vehicle) : 2  to steal (something) from a moving vehicle that you have stopped. : 3  to take control of (an aircraft) by force.
Dictionary entry overview: What does reconstitute mean? â¢ RECONSTITUTE (verb) The verb RECONSTITUTE has 1 sense: 1. construct or form anew or provide with a new structure Familiarity information: RECONSTITUTE used as a verb is very rare.
Learner's definition of REDRESS. [+ object] formal. : to correct (something that is unfair or wrong) We hope that all these grievances/problems will be redressed [=remedied] immediately. It is time to redress the injustices of the past.