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Meaning of parachuting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

parachuting

verb

Definitions

  1. To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.

  2. To introduce into a place using such a device.

    Example: The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines.

  3. To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.

noun

Definitions

  1. The sport of jumping with a parachute.