Jettison

September 1, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Jettison

Verb
त्याग करना
Definition

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

Contextual Sentence: "The captain decided to jettison the cargo to stabilize the sinking ship."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'jet' (fast) + 'ison' (sounds like 'abandon') — when you jettison something, you send it away quickly, like a jet plane.
Synonyms
discard abandon dump
Antonyms
retain keep preserve