to jump from an aircraft using a parachute
Example:
- The pilot was able to parachute to safety.
- She regularly goes parachuting.
to drop somebody/something from an aircraft by parachute
Example:
- Supplies were parachuted into the region.
to bring somebody into a position of responsibility from outside an organization, group or situation
Example:
- A new CEO has been parachuted in to try and turn around the failing business.