Discard/dɪˈskɑːrd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Not always trash Discarding isn't limited to rubbish; it applies to anything unnecessary or unwanted. He discarded his old phone after getting a new one. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional weight Discarding can carry an emotional impact when it relates to personal items. She discarded her old letters, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative sense It can be used figuratively to describe rejecting ideas or plans. The committee discarded our proposal in favor of a more traditional approach.