Jettisoner: meaning, definitions and examples
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jettisoner
[ ˈdʒɛtɪsən ]
Letting go
To cast off as unnecessary or burdensome. To discard or get rid of something or someone.
Synonyms
discard, dispose of, dump, shed, throw away.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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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.
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dump |
Often implies getting rid of something quickly or carelessly, sometimes in an illegal or irresponsible way. It can have a negative connotation.
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dispose of |
Use in more formal contexts, especially when referring to throwing away things properly or safely, such as hazardous materials or waste.
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shed |
Use when talking about getting rid of something non-essential, often gradually or naturally. This can refer to both literal and metaphorical items.
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throw away |
Commonly used in everyday language when talking about discarding something, especially with a sense of finality and no intention to retrieve it.
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Examples of usage
- 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.
Translations
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
Etymology
The word 'jettison' originated from the French word 'jeter' which means 'to throw'. In the 15th century, it was first used in English to refer to throwing goods overboard to lighten a ship in distress. Over time, the meaning evolved to include discarding or getting rid of something unwanted or burdensome.