jettison
verb (used with object)
to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency.
jettisoned
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past participleof jettison.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof jettison.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
jettisonverb (used with object)to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency.
Example Sentences
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These experiences came to mind while hearing Danny take on a yet-to-be-previously attempted vampire voice as he dodged dirty looks and jettisoned drinkware.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
“External tanks were only used once. ... We jettisoned them on the way to orbit, and it burned up in the atmosphere before it hit Earth,” Jenkins said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Nike has dumped its longtime China leadership, jettisoned other top employees and acknowledged “structural” challenges in the country, which is now the worst-performing part of its global operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Luis Enrique, who also won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, ordered his players to park egos at the door - or jettisoned those who would not.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The first stage depleted its fuel, and the booster coasted for a fraction of a second as it jettisoned stage clamps via explosive bolts.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
