Definition & Meaning of "throw out"

to throw out

[phrase form: throw]

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

to evict someone from a place

to present an idea, suggestion, or proposal

to reject a case or evidence from legal consideration

to dismiss someone from a role or position

to divert someone's attention from the main subject or task at hand

to create something without thoughtful planning or organization

Example

You should throw out your toothbrush every three months.

Please throw out that old chair, it's broken.

Don't throw out the receipt, we might need it later.

Unexpected technical issues can throw out a live broadcast.

The unexpected noise threw out the speaker's train of thought.

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