overboard
o
ˈoʊ
ow
ver
vɜr
vēr
board
ˌbɔrd
bawrd
British pronunciation
/ˌə‌ʊvəbˈɔːd/

Definition & Meaning of "overboard"in English

overboard
01

over the edge or side of a boat or ship and into the water

overboard definition and meaning
example
Examples
He accidentally dropped his hat overboard while leaning on the railing.
02

in a manner that involves discarding, rejecting, or abandoning something completely

example
Examples
The company decided to throw overboard outdated procedures to improve efficiency.
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