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to throw off
[phrase form: throw]
01
deshacerse de, arrojar
to eliminate something unwanted or challenging
Transitive: to throw off unwanted objects
Example
I need to throw off these old clothes and make space in my closet.
Necesito deshacerme de esta ropa vieja y hacer espacio en mi armario.
Let's throw those unnecessary documents off.
Deshagámonos de esos documentos innecesarios.
02
quitarse
to remove a piece of clothing quickly and without care
Transitive: to throw off clothes
Example
He threw off his hat as soon as he stepped indoors.
Se despojó de su sombrero tan pronto como entró en la casa.
The dancers were ready to throw off their costumes after the performance.
Los bailarines estaban listos para despojarse de sus disfraces después de la actuación.
03
deshacerse de, liberarse de
to get away from someone or something chasing one
Transitive: to throw off sb/sth
Example
The prey tried desperately to throw off the predator in the dense forest.
La presa trató desesperadamente de deshacerse del depredador en el denso bosque.
Can you throw the detective off while I hide?
¿Puedes deshacerte del detective mientras me escondo?
04
desorganizar, interrumpir
to disrupt or interfere with the normal operation of something
Transitive: to throw off a plan or process
Example
The sudden power outage threw off the entire production schedule.
El repentino corte de energía desorganizó todo el cronograma de producción.
Heavy rain threw off the Wi-Fi connection, causing disruptions in our online meeting.
La fuerte lluvia interrumpió la conexión Wi-Fi, causando trastornos en nuestra reunión en línea.
05
superar, aliviar
to overcome a minor illness or discomfort
Transitive: to throw off an illness
Example
He managed to throw the cold off before the important meeting.
Logró superar el frío antes de la importante reunión.
She wanted to throw the flu off quickly, so she rested and drank plenty of fluids.
Ella quería superar la gripe rápidamente, así que descansó y bebió muchos líquidos.
06
desconcertar, confundir
to confuse someone, typically by creating a deceptive appearance or impression
Transitive: to throw off sb/sth
Example
His calm demeanor was meant to throw off suspicions about his involvement.
Su comportamiento tranquilo estaba destinado a desconcertar las sospechas sobre su participación.
The spy deliberately threw off pursuers by taking unexpected routes.
El espía deliberadamente desconcertó a sus perseguidores tomando rutas inesperadas.
07
decir de manera informal, soltar bromas
to say or write something informally and without much thought or consideration
Transitive: to throw off a remark
Example
Despite the serious topic of the meeting, John could n't help but throw off a few lighthearted remarks.
A pesar del tema serio de la reunión, John no pudo evitar soltar algunas bromas.
She tended to throw off comments during interviews that hinted at her true feelings.
Ella tendía a decir de manera informal comentarios durante las entrevistas que insinuaban sus verdaderos sentimientos.
08
soltar, dejar sueltos
to set loose a pack of hounds or hunting dogs in order to begin a hunt
Transitive: to throw off a pack of hunting dogs
Example
As the sun rose, the experienced huntsman signaled for the hounds to be thrown off.
A medida que salía el sol, el cazador experimentado indicó que se soltaran los perros de caza.
The hunting party waited patiently for the right moment to throw off the eager pack of beagles.
La partida de caza esperó pacientemente el momento adecuado para soltar a la ansiosa manada de beagles.
