word
Jettison
JEH-tih-suhn
/ˈdʒɛtɪsʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jettison
Dictionary meaning
To drop or throw something, as from a ship or airplane.
Examples
- We decided to jettison the fish we caught yesterday, since we forgot to refrigerate them.
- It's time to jettison those outdated ideas.
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