jettison

Intermediate

/ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/

verb
To discard or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary

jettison in a sentence

  • “They jettisoned old equipment to make room for new technology.”
  • “The captain gave orders to jettison the cargo.”
  • “They jettisoned the fuel and made an emergency landing.”
  • “We should jettison these old computers and get new ones.”

What does “jettison” mean?

jettison (verb) means to discard or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary. It is pronounced /ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "jettison" mean?
jettison (verb) means: To discard or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary
How do you pronounce "jettison"?
"jettison" is pronounced /ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "jettison" in a sentence?
Here is "jettison" used in a sentence: They jettisoned old equipment to make room for new technology.

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