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A narrow channel, typically dug at the side of a road or field to hold or carry away water
“Just to complicate matters a little more, there is a deep ditch running from corner to corner in the field.”
The action of evading something
An abundant source of something
A stream or minor tributary of a river
An accident or collision involving moving vehicles
To dig or excavate a ditch or channel
“In planting this marsh, it is necessary first to ditch the area, then to cut the outlets into tidal guts or canals, and place water control structures at outlets.”
To get rid of or give up something
“Make up your mind to ditch the excuses and improve yourself. Let go of the excuses and take responsibility for your failures and shortcomings.”
To leave or abandon, especially a relationship
“How could she just completely ditch me, and for the one person who at that time truly hated me.”
To put an end to, especially formally
To let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
To refrain from doing or indulging in something
To avoid dealing with or discussing (something problematic or disagreeable)
To be absent from school without permission
To evade, escape, or get away from somebody or something
To conceal or hide from view
To move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
To fail to meet someone as planned
To dismiss from a job or position
To deliberately or persistently avoid through antipathy or caution
To abscond or play truant from school or work
To forcefully descend and collide, crash or ditch abruptly
(of an action or event) To prevent from happening
To leave, flee or escape from a place
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