throw off

US /θroʊ ɔf/
UK /θroʊ ɔf/
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1.

quitarse, despojarse

to quickly remove something, especially clothes

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She threw off her coat and rushed inside.
Ella se quitó el abrigo y se apresuró a entrar.
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He threw off the covers and got out of bed.
Se quitó las sábanas y se levantó de la cama.
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2.

deshacerse de, librarse de

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

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The company managed to throw off its old image.
La empresa logró deshacerse de su antigua imagen.
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He tried to throw off his pursuers in the crowded market.
Intentó deshacerse de sus perseguidores en el mercado abarrotado.
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3.

desprender, emitir

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

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The old engine began to throw off a lot of smoke.
El viejo motor empezó a desprender mucho humo.
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The fire was throwing off intense heat.
El fuego estaba desprendiendo un calor intenso.
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4.

desconcertar, confundir

to confuse or mislead someone

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The sudden change in plans threw everyone off.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó a todos.
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His strange behavior threw me off.
Su extraño comportamiento me desconcertó.
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confusedisorientmisleaddistractunsettle
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