A long, narrow excavation in the ground, typically used for drainage, irrigation, or as a boundary marker. noun
The farmer dug a ditch to help irrigate his crops.
After the heavy rain, the ditch was filled with water.
To abandon or discard something or someone, often suddenly or unceremoniously. verb
She decided to ditch her old car and buy a new one.
He ditched his plans to travel abroad due to the pandemic.
To land an aircraft in the sea in an emergency. verb
The pilot had to ditch the plane after both engines failed.
During the training, they learned how to ditch safely in case of an emergency.