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to ditch
01
to dispose of something
Transitive: to ditch sth
Example
He recently ditched the old computer and upgraded to a newer model.
After the argument, she decided to ditch the idea of going to the party.
Let 's ditch these old magazines and make space for the new ones.
02
to abruptly end a relationship with someone without warning or explanation
Transitive: to ditch sb
Example
He did n't want to deal with the issues anymore, so he just ditched his friend.
He decided to ditch his girlfriend after months of tension in their relationship.
He tried to avoid the situation by simply ditching his partner without a word.
03
to deliberately absent oneself from a class or school activity without permission
Transitive: to ditch a class or school activity
Example
The students regularly ditched their first-period class to avoid a particularly challenging subject.
He regretted ditching the important review session before the exam and struggled with the material as a result.
Ditching school may seem like a tempting option, but it can have serious repercussions for your academic progress.
04
to make an emergency landing on water
Intransitive
Example
After the sudden engine failure, the only option was to ditch on the water.
The small plane was forced to ditch in the lake after running out of fuel.
The plane had to ditch after a system malfunction left it unable to reach an airport.
05
to dig or create a tranch in the ground
Transitive: to ditch the land
Example
The workers will ditch the field to control the flow of water.
The farmer had to ditch the land to direct the runoff from the crops.
The engineers were hired to ditch the land for a new irrigation system.
06
to land an aircraft on water in emergency
Transitive: to ditch an aircraft
Example
The pilot had to ditch the plane in the ocean after the engine failed.
After a bird strike caused engine trouble, the crew had to ditch the plane in the sea.
The pilot managed to ditch the aircraft smoothly, saving all the passengers.
Ditch
01
a long, narrow hole next to a road to keep it from getting too wet
Example
The ditch was overgrown with cattails and reeds.
The car veered into the ditch during the storm.
He cleared debris from the ditch after heavy rainfall.
02
any small natural waterway
Example
He recently ditched the old computer and upgraded to a newer model.
After the argument, she decided to ditch the idea of going to the party.
Let's ditch these old magazines and make space for the new ones.
They decided to ditch their plans for the weekend and relax at home instead.
Instead of repairing the broken appliance, they ditched it and got a new one.
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