Definition of Ditch
Ditch
Ditch


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To abandon or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary.

e.g. She decided to ditch her old phone and buy a new one.

(verb)
(informal) to give something up or get rid of it, or to end one's association or relationship with someone;

e.g. It can be hard to ditch a bad habit, and it takes a lot of discipline. She threatened to ditch them if they continued to treat her poorly.

(verb)
to make a forced landing of an aircraft on a water body in the event of an emergency;

e.g. The pilot realize they would have to ditch the aircraft in the sea.



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