buccaneering

• Nom désignant l'acte de s'emparer ou de détourner un navire, un avion ou un autre bâtiment, en particulier en haute mer, en le retirant à ses propriétaires légitimes. Peut aussi évoquer une activité de piraterie ou de corsaire.

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.

indénombrable

1. Piracy on the high seasC1formal

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

   Piraterie en haute mer

   • 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.

   Synonymespiracy

2. Aggressive or unscrupulous business tacticsC2formal

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

   Piraterie commerciale

   • 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.

   Synonymesexploitationpiracypredation

   Antonymesfairnesshonestyintegrityscrupulousness

• Verbe signifiant agir comme un pirate ou se livrer à la piraterie, notamment dans un contexte historique.

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.

   Vivre en aventurier

   • 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.

   Synonymesroister

   Antonymescomplyconformobeysubmityield