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Meaning of the word "throw out" in English

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throw out

US /θroʊ aʊt/
UK /θrəʊ aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to discard something; to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed

Example:
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Please throw out the old newspapers.
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I need to throw out these expired groceries.
Synonym:
discard dispose of get rid of jettison toss out
2.

to expel or dismiss someone from a place or position, often forcefully

Example:
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The bouncer had to throw out the unruly customer.
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He was thrown out of the club for fighting.
Synonym:
expel eject oust dismiss banish
3.

to produce or emit something, often unexpectedly or in large quantities

Example:
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The old engine started to throw out a lot of smoke.
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The new factory will throw out a lot of jobs.
Synonym:
emit produce discharge exude generate
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