26984 words

jettison

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:
2
to decide not to use an idea or plan:

Examples:

We've had to jettison our trip because of David's accident.
3
to throw goods, fuel, or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter:

Examples:

The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
4
to throw away or get rid of something that is not wanted or needed:

Examples:

Some of her material will probably be jettisoned for the TV show.
The bombs were jettisoned over the English Channel.
5
to get rid of something or someone that is not needed or wanted:

Examples:

After closing its trading operations and jettisoning its top executives, the firm began to make a profit.

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