jettisons
The word “jettisons” has 3 syllables: jet-ti-sons.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛtɪsənz/.
What is synonym and antonym for jettisons?
In the thesaurus, “jettisons” has 17 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jettisons along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jettisons
- abandon
- abandons
- abdicate
- discard
- discards
- disposals
- ditches
- dump
- dumpings
- dumps
- junk
- loses
- removals
- scrap
- shed
- unload
- unloads
Antonyms for jettisons
- acquisitions
- adopts
- assert
- collections
- defend
- deposits
- embraces
- employs
- hold
- keep
- maintain
- put on
- retain
- save
- uses
- utilizes
Meanings of jettisons
- noun
- (collective) Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.
- The action of jettisoning items.
- verb
- To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.
- To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.
Example Sentences
- The pilot skillfully jettisons the damaged fuel tank to prevent an explosion mid-flight.
- Facing financial difficulties, the company reluctantly jettisons several divisions to stay solvent.
- In a survival situation, one often jettisons unnecessary belongings to lighten the load.
- The government jettisons the controversial proposal amidst public outcry.
- The spacecraft automatically jettisons the malfunctioning module to ensure the safety of the crew.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jettisons, such as: abandon, abandons, abdicate, acquisitions, adopts, assert, collections.
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