1. a long narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage or irrigation

1. to abandon or get rid of something or someone
Usage: informal
2. to dig a ditch or ditches

Examples

• The farmer dug a ditch to drain water from the field.
• She fell into the muddy ditch beside the road.
• He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.
• The students ditched class to go to the beach.
• Workers will ditch the area around the new building.
• The irrigation ditch carried water to the crops.
• Don’t ditch your friends when you get busy.