What is another word for jettison?

510 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ d͡ʒˈɛtɪsən], [ d‍ʒˈɛtɪsən], [ dʒ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_s_ə_n]

Jettison is a term often used in the maritime and aviation industries, and it means to throw or drop something from a vessel or an aircraft to lighten the load. There are several other synonyms for this term such as abandon, discard, offload, unload, throw away, shed, cast off, relinquish, reject, or scrap. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with the word jettison to indicate the act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or is hindering progress. Whatever the context may be, the meaning remains the same, and the synonyms for jettison offer a variety of ways to convey this message.

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How to use "Jettison" in context?

When you jettison something, you release it from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, often purposely to reduce its weight. The word comes from the same root as cast "into the air," and suggests throwing something with force into the void.

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