Verb
jettison
IPA /ˈdʒetɪsn/
To abandon a plan, idea or practice that is no longer wanted.
See example sentence: jettison
We jettisoned our elaborate dinner plans and ordered a pizza.
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consign
IPA /kənˈsaɪn/
To put something somewhere to dispose of it or stop using it.
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I consigned the broken umbrella to the rubbish bin.
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