jettison
verb | /jettison/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
to throw or drop (something) from a moving vehicle (ship, plane) or to discard
jettison
verb | /jettison/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto throw or drop (something) from a moving vehicle (ship, plane) or to discard
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Synonyms
discarddumpditchcast offthrow away
Antonyms
retainkeepadoptholdembrace
Examples
"The crew had to jettison cargo to lighten the aircraft during the emergency."
"The publisher jettisoned outdated sections for the new edition."
Mnemonic Trick
JETTISON → JET + TOSS: toss overboard — throw away quickly.
Etymology
From Old French jetison, from jeter “to throw.”
Originally meant to throw goods overboard; now to discard.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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