Meaning of throw out in English

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Verb
throw out
Definitions
1. force to leave or move out
Examples
- « He was expelled from his native country »
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2. throw or cast away
Examples
- « Put away your worries »
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3. put out or expel from a place
Examples
- « The child was expelled from the classroom »
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4. remove from a position or office
Examples
- « The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds »
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5. bring forward for consideration or acceptance
Examples
- « advance an argument »
6. cease to consider
Examples
- « put out of judicial consideration »
- « This case is dismissed! »
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