buccaneering

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de apoderarse o secuestrar un barco, avión u otro vehículo, especialmente en alta mar, quitándolo a sus legítimos dueños; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a prácticas agresivas o especulativas en los negocios.

A noun referring to the act of hijacking or seizing control of a ship, aircraft, or other vessel, especially on the high seas, taking it away from those legally entitled to it.

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1. Piracy on the high seasC1formal

   The act of hijacking ships or engaging in robbery at sea, often associated with historical pirates.

   Piratería en alta mar

   • Buccaneering was rampant in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
   • The crew was captured for their buccaneering activities.
   • Historical accounts describe buccaneering as a lawless enterprise.

   Sinónimospiracy

2. Aggressive or unscrupulous business tacticsC2formal

   Engaging in ruthless or daring business practices, often taking advantage of others.

   Prácticas comerciales agresivas o despiadadas

   • His buccaneering approach to mergers made him a controversial figure.
   • The company's buccaneering tactics led to several lawsuits.
   • Buccaneering in the tech industry often involves hostile takeovers.

   Sinónimosexploitationpiracypredation

   Antónimosfairnesshonestyintegrityscrupulousness

• Actuar como un bucanero o pirata, especialmente en un contexto histórico, dedicándose al saqueo o la piratería.

A verb meaning to act as a pirate or engage in piracy, especially in historical contexts.

1. Live adventurously or recklesslyC1informal

   To live or act in a bold, adventurous, or piratical manner, often disregarding rules or conventions.

   vivir como un pirata o de forma temeraria

   • After quitting his job, he decided to buccaneer around the world.
   • They buccaneered through life, taking risks and seeking thrills.
   • She buccaneered her way through the business world, ignoring all the rules.

   Sinónimosroister

   Antónimoscomplyconformobeysubmityield