to throw off

throw

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threw

off

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Définition et signification de « throw off » en anglais

to throw off

VERBE

se débarrasser de, éliminer

to eliminate something unwanted or challenging

Transitive: to throw off unwanted objects

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

à particule

verbe d’action

régulier

séparable

particule

off

verbe de base

throw

présent

throw off

3e personne du singulier

throws off

participe présent

throwing off

passé simple

threw off

participe passé

thrown off

Exemples

I need to throw off these old clothes and make space in my closet.

Je dois me débarrasser de ces vieux vêtements et faire de la place dans mon placard.

se débarrasser de

to remove a piece of clothing quickly and without care

Transitive: to throw off clothes

Exemples

He threw off his hat as soon as he stepped indoors.

Il a jeté son chapeau dès qu'il est entré à l'intérieur.

déjouer, semer

to get away from someone or something chasing one

Transitive: to throw off sb/sth

Exemples

The prey tried desperately to throw off the predator in the dense forest.

La proie a essayé désespérément de se débarrasser du prédateur dans la forêt dense.

dérégler, perturber

to disrupt or interfere with the normal operation of something

Transitive: to throw off a plan or process

Exemples

The sudden power outage threw off the entire production schedule.

La panne de courant soudaine a désorganisé l'ensemble du calendrier de production.

se débarrasser de, surmonter

to overcome a minor illness or discomfort

Transitive: to throw off an illness

Exemples

He managed to throw the cold off before the important meeting.

Il a réussi à se débarrasser du rhume avant la réunion importante.

désorienter, tromper

to confuse someone, typically by creating a deceptive appearance or impression

Transitive: to throw off sb/sth

Exemples

His calm demeanor was meant to throw off suspicions about his involvement.

Son calme était destiné à déjouer les soupçons concernant son implication.

lâcher, balancer

to say or write something informally and without much thought or consideration

Transitive: to throw off a remark

Exemples

Despite the serious topic of the meeting, John couldn't help but throw off a few lighthearted remarks.

Malgré le sujet sérieux de la réunion, John n'a pas pu s'empêcher de lâcher quelques remarques légères.

déchaîner, lâcher

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

Exemples

As the sun rose, the experienced huntsman signaled for the hounds to be thrown off.

Alors que le soleil se levait, le chasseur expérimenté a signalé de lâcher les chiens.

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Mots Proches

throw money out the window

throw money at

throw light on

throw it over the wall

throw into

throw on

throw out

throw out your dirty water until you get in fresh

throw pillow

throw shade

Définition et signification de « throw off » en anglais

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