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JETTISON

Definition:

To throw away or discard something unnecessary.

Synonyms: 

Abandon, Discard, Throw away

Antonyms: 

Keep, Retain, Hold

Examples:

  • Realizing his suitcase was too heavy, Tom jettisoned his extra clothes. Of course, he regretted it later when his flight’s aircon was freezing.

  • The ship’s crew had to jettison the cargo to stay afloat.

Etymology:

From Latin jactare ("to throw").

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