parachuting

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To introduce into a place using such a device.

    The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines.
  3. 3

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

noun

  1. 1

    The sport of jumping with a parachute.

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