Meaning of the word jettison in English

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jettison

US /ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/
UK /ˈdʒet̬.ə.sən/

Verb

1.

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed:

Example:
The station has jettisoned educational broadcasts.
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