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Definition throw out in British 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.

Example

Anybody who cheats will be thrown out of the team.

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3

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

Example

The judge threw out their claim.

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4

to produce something such as heat or light

Example

My torch threw out enough light to see the path.

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Definition throw out in British English