In addition to literally "throwing overboard," jettison means simply "to get rid of." You might jettison some old magazines that are cluttering your house, or you might make a plan but jettison it at the last minute.
What does jettison mean in a sentence?
to decide not to use an idea or plan: We've had to jettison our trip because of David's accident. to throw goods, fuel, or equipment from a ship or aircraft to make it lighter: The captain was forced to jettison the cargo and make an emergency landing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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Jettison in a Sentence ?
- Keep the good memories in your heart and jettison the bad ones.
- The company president's decision to jettison most of the workforce was made in order to save the business from bankruptcy.
- Because the new stroller is not selling well, the company has decided to jettison it from their product line.
