Jettisoner: meaning, definitions and examples

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jettisoner

[ˈdʒɛtɪsən ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

To cast off as unnecessary or burdensome. To discard or get rid of something or someone.

Word	Description / Examples
discard	Use when you want to talk about getting rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted. It is often used in everyday situations, like cleaning or organizing. She decided to discard her old clothes. The company discarded outdated technology.
dump	Often implies getting rid of something quickly or carelessly, sometimes in an illegal or irresponsible way. It can have a negative connotation. People often dump trash on the side of the road. He dumped his old furniture in the alley.
dispose of	Use in more formal contexts, especially when referring to throwing away things properly or safely, such as hazardous materials or waste. They need to dispose of the chemical waste properly. Dispose of the old batteries responsibly.
shed	Use when talking about getting rid of something non-essential, often gradually or naturally. This can refer to both literal and metaphorical items. The trees shed their leaves in autumn. He shed his old habits over time.
throw away	Commonly used in everyday language when talking about discarding something, especially with a sense of finality and no intention to retrieve it. She decided to throw away the broken toys. Don't throw away those papers – they might be important.

Before the journey, the captain decided to jettison some cargo to lighten the ship.
The company had to jettison a few employees due to financial difficulties.
I had to jettison some old clothes to make room in my closet.
The astronaut had to jettison the malfunctioning equipment to save the spaceship.
The government decided to jettison the controversial policy to avoid public backlash.

The term originates from the Middle French word 'jetter', which means 'to throw'.
It is derived from the Latin term 'jacere', also meaning 'to throw', which is a root for many words in English linked to throwing or discarding.

In aviation, jettisoning refers to the act of releasing excess weight from an aircraft in distress to help it regain control.
Space missions often involve jettisoning parts of a rocket once they are no longer needed, to save fuel and ensure efficiency.

The concept can relate to waste management, where jettisoning can refer to the process of discarding unnecessary materials to reduce pollution.
In ecology, species that cannot jettison excess nutrients may struggle to adapt to changing environments.

In narrative contexts, the idea of a 'jettisoner' can represent characters who abandon others or ideals, often leading to conflict.
The act of letting go is a common theme in literature, symbolizing transformation or progress, with characters jettisoning the past.

In psychology, the term can symbolize the act of letting go of emotional burdens or toxic relationships to improve mental health.
Therapeutic practices sometimes encourage individuals to 'jettison' negative thought patterns to achieve better emotional well-being.

Translations of the word "jettisoner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ejetor

🇮🇳 निकालने वाला

🇩🇪 Ausstoßer

🇮🇩 pembuang

🇺🇦 викидач

🇵🇱 wyrzucający

🇯🇵 放出装置

🇫🇷 éjecteur

🇪🇸 eyector

🇹🇷 fırlatıcı

🇰🇷 배출기

🇸🇦 قاذف

🇨🇿 vypouštěcí zařízení

🇸🇰 vyhadzovač

🇨🇳 抛弃者

🇸🇮 izmetnik

🇮🇸 útkastari

🇰🇿 лақтырушы

🇬🇪 გადამყრელი

🇦🇿 atıcı

🇲🇽 eyector