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Meaning of the word "throw off" in English

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throw off

US /θroʊ ɔf/
UK /θroʊ ɔf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to quickly remove something, especially clothes

Example:
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She threw off her coat and rushed inside.
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He threw off the covers and got out of bed.
Synonym:
discardshedcast offremovetake off
2.

to get rid of something or someone that is unwanted or causing problems

Example:
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The company managed to throw off its old image.
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He tried to throw off his pursuers in the crowded market.
Synonym:
discardshedget rid ofshake offevade
3.

to produce or give off something, such as heat, light, or a smell

Example:
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The old engine began to throw off a lot of smoke.
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The fire was throwing off intense heat.
Synonym:
emitradiateexudegive offproduce
4.

to confuse or mislead someone

Example:
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The sudden change in plans threw everyone off.
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His strange behavior threw me off.
Synonym:
confusedisorientmisleaddistractunsettle
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Related Word:
throwthrow-inthrow onthrow inthrow outthrow awaythrow up