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Third Person
jettisons
Present Participle
jettisoning
Past Tense
jettisoned
Past Participle
jettisoned
1
to deliberately throw cargo, equipment, or other items from a vessel or aircraft in an emergency or to lighten the load
- The crew had to jettison excess fuel to stabilize the aircraft.
- During the storm, sailors jettisoned cargo to keep the ship afloat.
- The pilot jettisoned the bombs before landing.
- They jettisoned the damaged lifeboat to prevent further risk.
- Emergency supplies were jettisoned over the disaster zone.
2
to reject or let go of a person, idea, or possession that is considered unnecessary
- The company jettisoned its outdated software platform.
- She jettisoned toxic friendships to focus on her well-being.
- They jettisoned the proposal after facing strong opposition.
- He jettisoned his old habits in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
- The candidate jettisoned controversial policies to gain broader support.