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- [jet-uh-suh n, -zuh n]
- /ˈdʒɛt ə sən, -zən/
- /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jet-uh-suh n, -zuh n]
- /ˈdʒɛt ə sən, -zən/
Definitions of jettison word
- verb with object jettison to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency. 1
- verb with object jettison to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard. 1
- verb with object jettison Cards. to discard (an unwanted card or cards). 1
- noun jettison the act of casting goods from a vessel or aircraft to lighten or stabilize it. 1
- abbreviation JETTISON jetsam. 1
- noun jettison Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship. 1
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Origin of jettison
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English jetteson < Anglo-French; Old French getaison ≪ Latin jactātiōn- (stem of jactātiō) jactation
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Parts of speech for Jettison
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jettison popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jettison
verb jettison
- throw away — to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist: to throw a ball.
- throw out — to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist: to throw a ball.
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- abandon — If you abandon a place, thing, or person, you leave the place, thing, or person permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- discard — to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of: to discard an old hat.
noun jettison
- transference — the act or process of transferring.
- relegation — to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.
- dumping — to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- disposal — availability for use
Antonyms for jettison
verb jettison
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- assert — If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.
- defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- maintain — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
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