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jettison verb
/ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/
/ˈdʒet ̬-/ v [T] Definition
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to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or neededThe station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
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to decide not to use an idea or planWe've had to jettison our holiday plans because of David's accident.
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to throw goods, fuel or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighterThe captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing.
(Definition of jettison verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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