Meaning of throw out in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   throw out

   Definitions

   1. force to leave or move out

   Examples

   • « He was expelled from his native country »
2. 2. throw or cast away

   Examples

   • « Put away your worries »
3. 3. put out or expel from a place

   Examples

   • « The child was expelled from the classroom »
4. 4. remove from a position or office

   Examples

   • « The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds »
5. 5. bring forward for consideration or acceptance

   Examples

   • « advance an argument »
6. 6. cease to consider

   Examples

   • « put out of judicial consideration »
   • « This case is dismissed! »