throw off
Third Person
throws off
Present Participle
throwing off
Past Tense
threw off
Past Participle
thrown off
1
to eliminate something unwanted or challenging
transitive
- I need to throw off these old clothes and make space in my closet.
- Let's throw those unnecessary documents off.
- The gardener will throw off the dead leaves from the plants.
- The dog shook itself vigorously to throw off the water after the bath.
2
to remove a piece of clothing quickly and without care
transitive
- He threw off his hat as soon as he stepped indoors.
- The dancers were ready to throw off their costumes after the performance.
- Feeling hot, she decided to throw her scarf off.
- After the workout, they happily threw off their exercise gear.
3
to get away from someone or something chasing one
transitive
- The prey tried desperately to throw off the predator in the dense forest.
- Can you throw the detective off while I hide?
- In the crowded market, it was easy to throw the paparazzi off temporarily.
- The spy needed to throw off surveillance to complete the mission.
4
to disrupt or interfere with the normal operation of something
transitive
- The sudden power outage threw off the entire production schedule.
- Heavy rain threw off the Wi-Fi connection, causing disruptions in our online meeting.
- The sudden power outage threw off the entire schedule of the conference, forcing organizers to reschedule sessions.
- His last-minute changes to the design threw off the entire project timeline.
- The unexpected error in the software threw off the calculations.
5
to overcome a minor illness or discomfort
transitive
- He managed to throw the cold off before the important meeting.
- She wanted to throw the flu off quickly, so she rested and drank plenty of fluids.
- Resting and staying hydrated can help you throw the fatigue off.
- She took some medicine to help throw off the symptoms of the cold.
- Adequate sleep and a healthy diet can aid in throwing off a mild illness.
6
to confuse someone, typically by creating a deceptive appearance or impression
transitive
- His calm demeanor was meant to throw off suspicions about his involvement.
- The spy deliberately threw off pursuers by taking unexpected routes.
- The criminal mastermind planned to throw off investigators with false leads.
- The fugitive attempted to throw off the police by blending into the crowd.
7
to say or write something informally and without much thought or consideration
transitive
- Despite the serious topic of the meeting, John couldn't help but throw off a few lighthearted remarks.
- She tended to throw off comments during interviews that hinted at her true feelings.
- The comedian had a talent for throwing off witty one-liners without seeming rehearsed.
- In the midst of the heated debate, Alex couldn't resist throwing off a sarcastic comment.
8
to set loose a pack of hounds or hunting dogs in order to begin a hunt
transitive
- As the sun rose, the experienced huntsman signaled for the hounds to be thrown off.
- The hunting party waited patiently for the right moment to throw off the eager pack of beagles.
- The young hunter was filled with excitement as he prepared to throw off the pack of bloodhounds.
- Despite the challenging weather conditions, the huntsman decided it was time to throw off the scent hounds.