n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 a : to enclose with a ditch b : to dig a ditch in
2 : to make a forced landing of (an airplane) on water
3 a : to get rid of : DISCARD < ditch an old car> b : to end association with : LEAVE < ditch ed school> <his girlfriend ditch ed him>
intransitive verb
1 : to dig a ditch
2 : to crash-land at sea