English Synonym Finder

jettison

Definitions

To throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship, especially to lighten the load.

To discard or abandon something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Examples

The captain ordered the crew to jettison the heavy cargo to keep the ship from sinking during the storm.

The company decided to jettison its outdated marketing strategy in favor of a more modern, digital approach.

Synonyms

discard dump scrap cast off throw away abandon reject

Antonyms

keep retain hold save preserve maintain cherish