1 : to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision must be prepared to jettison many romantic notions— Christopher Catling. 2 : to drop (cargo) to lighten a ship's load in time of distress.

What is an example of jettison?

Frequency: The definition of jettison is to cast something aside, abandon it or throw it away. When you cast aside your old interest in music and throw away your old instruments, this is an example of a situation where you jettison your love of music.

What does jettison mean in the dictionary?

to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard. ... the act of casting goods from a vessel or aircraft to lighten or stabilize it. jetsam.