jettison
🇺🇸
/ˈdʒetɪsn/
🇬🇧
/ˈdʒetɪsn/
verb
R
To remove something from a vehicle, like a plane or ship, to make it lighter.
The crew had to jettison extra cargo to make the plane lighter.
R
To remove or get rid of something or someone that is no longer needed or wanted.
The company had to jettison some employees to cut costs.
R
To stop supporting or believing in an idea, plan, or belief that is no longer useful or likely to succeed.
The political party decided to jettison the old policy to appeal to younger voters.
translation
To remove something from a vehicle, like a plane or ship, to make it lighter.; To remove or get rid of something or someone that is no longer needed or wanted.; To stop supporting or believing in an idea, plan, or belief that is no longer useful or likely to succeed.
Word Forms
3rd Present
jettisons
Past
jettisoned
Perfect
jettisoned
Progressive
jettisoning