jettison
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Britannica Dictionary definition of JETTISON
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to drop (something) from a moving ship, airplane, etc.
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The captain gave orders to jettison the cargo.
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They jettisoned the fuel and made an emergency landing.
2
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to get rid of (something)
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to reject (something, such as a plan or idea)
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We should jettison these old computers and get new ones.
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They jettisoned plans for a vacation.
