cast away
Present Participle
casting away
Past Tense
cast away
Past Participle
cast away
1
to throw an object out intentionally
- We need to cast away the old files to make space for new ones.
- The company had to cast away the defective products.
- They decided to cast away their outdated technology.
- It's time to cast away the broken toys in the attic.
2
to deliberately reject or remove someone from one's life and stop associating with them
- After the argument, she cast away her long-time friend, deciding that their relationship was no longer beneficial.
- The prince was cast away from the kingdom after being accused of treason, forced to live in exile.
- Feeling unsupported, he cast away his team members, choosing to work on the project alone.
- She felt cast away by her family after expressing her unconventional views.
- The mentor cast away the student who consistently refused to follow advice or improve.
3
to deliberately let go of something
- It's time to cast away the habits that are holding you back.
- fter years of therapy, he was finally able to cast away his deep-seated fears and anxieties.
- The community chose to cast away outdated practices in favor of more progressive ones.
- She decided to cast away her doubts and take the plunge into her new career.
- He cast away old habits that no longer served him and embraced a healthier lifestyle.