ditch

5 definitions • 4 examples

a long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land

to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted:

The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.

Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week?

to land an aircraft in water in an emergency

a long, narrow, open channel dug in the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used esp. for supplying or removing water

to get rid of or not continue with something or someone that is no longer wanted:

The thief ditched Maxine’s purse in a trash can but kept the money.

It’s time to ditch this old, torn sweater.