Meaning of the word jettison in English
What does jettison mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jettison
US /ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/
UK /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/
Verb
1.
to throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship
Example:
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The crew had to jettison fuel to lighten the plane for an emergency landing.
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They decided to jettison the cargo to prevent the ship from sinking.
2.
to abandon or discard something that is no longer wanted or useful
Example:
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The company decided to jettison the outdated marketing strategy.
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He had to jettison his pride and ask for help.