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to throw up
[phrase form: throw]
01
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Intransitive
Examples
The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.
02
to forcibly expel something from one's stomach
Transitive: to throw up sth
Examples
The pet owner had to take quick action to make the cat throw up the toxic plant it had ingested.
03
to create something, often unexpectedly
Transitive: to throw up sth
Examples
The artist can throw up amazing paintings in a matter of hours.
04
to cause something, such as dust, to rise into the air
Transitive: to throw up particles of material
Examples
The passing cars threw up clouds of dust on the unpaved road.
05
to unexpectedly quit or leave something such as one's home, job, etc.
Transitive: to throw up one's way of living
InformalExamples
After years of dissatisfaction, Sarah finally decided to throw up her job and pursue her passion for travel.
06
to contruct something such as a building in a hurried and fast manner
Transitive: to throw up sth
Examples
Due to the urgent need for shelter, the relief organization decided to throw up temporary housing for the displaced families.
