What is "shanghai" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "shanghai": the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈʃeɪŋ.haɪ/, /ˌʃeɪŋˈhaɪ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌʃaŋˈhaɪ/

Meaning of "shanghai": take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈʃeɪŋ.haɪ/, /ˌʃeɪŋˈhaɪ/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌʃaŋˈhaɪ/

Synonyms:

capture, seize, snatch, grab, hijack, abduct, pirate, skyjack, carry away, carry off, hold for ransom, run away with,

Antonyms:

liberate, release, free, let go, give,