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Definition throw out in American English

throw out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
Example

I've thrown out my old boots.

2

to force someone to leave a place or group

Example

She threw him out of the house.

Synonyms and related words
ethnic cleansing social cleansing drive out
3

if someone in authority throws out a plan, proposal, etc., they refuse to accept it

Example

The judge threw out their claim.

Synonyms and related words
forbid decline prohibit
4

to produce something such as heat or light

Example

My flashlight threw out enough light to see the path.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
Definition throw out in American English