Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jettison
verb
/ˈjetəˌsən/
Definition
To discard or throw away something that is no longer wanted or needed.
Examples
- During the storm, the captain had to jettison some supplies to keep the ship afloat.
- In order to improve efficiency, the company decided to jettison outdated procedures.
- The team was forced to jettison their original plan after new information emerged.
Meaning
The act of getting rid of unnecessary items or cargo, especially to lighten a load.
Synonyms
- discard
- abandon
- ditch
- cast off
- throw away
