shanghaied

/SH AE1 NG HH AY1 D/

verb

1
To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.
2
To abduct or coerce.
3
To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.
4
To commandeer; appropriate; hijack
“Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours.”

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