Meaning of the word "be cast away" in English

What does "be cast away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be cast away

US /biː kæst əˈweɪ/
UK /biː kɑːst əˈweɪ/
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Phrasal Verb

to be shipwrecked and left on an isolated place (such as an island)

Example:
The sailors were cast away on a deserted island after their ship sank.
The movie is about a man who is cast away and has to survive alone.