Definition of Jettison
Jettison
jet·ti·son


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
To throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship.

e.g. The pilot had to jettison the fuel to make an emergency landing.

(verb)
to get rid - the superfluous or encumbrance - omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision;

e.g. There isn't a plan he doesn't jettison.



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