verb🔗ShareTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device."The rescue team parachuted into the remote mountain area to help the injured hikers. "actiondevicevehiclemilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."militaryactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into."The company parachuted a new executive into the marketing department, even though she had no prior experience in the industry. "organizationbusinessjobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading