26984 words

jettisoned

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:

Examples:

The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
3
to decide not to use an idea or plan:

Examples:

We've had to jettison our trip because of David's accident.
4
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.

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