parachute

  1. Noun.  (aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.
  2. Verb.  To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
  3. Verb.  To be placed in an organisation in a position of seniority without having previous experience there.

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