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Term: Jetttison

Definition: To throw or discard something, especially something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense:

1. To throw or cast off something from a moving object or vessel to lighten the load.
2. To discard or abandon something, usually because it is no longer useful.

Usage:

Sense 1:

As the airplane ran out of fuel, the pilot had to jetttison the cargo in order to make an emergency landing.

Sense 2:

After realizing that the outdated equipment was slowing down the project, the company decided to jetttison their old methods and embrace new technologies.

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