1throw 
/ˈθroʊ/ verb
throws; threw /ˈθroʊ/ verb /ˈθru:/; thrown /ˈθroʊn/; throw·ing 1 : to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward [+ obj] ▪ She threw the ball to first base. ▪ We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. ▪ Throw me the car keys. = Throw the car keys to me. ▪ a poorly thrown ball [no obj] ▪ Let's see how far you can throw. ▪ You throw like a wimp. ▪ He hurt his throwing arm/hand. [=the arm/hand that he uses to throw a baseball, football, etc.] 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] : to put (something) in a particular place in a careless or forceful way
▪ She threw her coat on the bed. ▪ Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. ▪ He threw (down) the newspaper on the table in disgust. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Throwing all his inhibitions aside/overboard, he took off his clothes and went skinny-dipping. 3 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] : to cause (someone or something) to move suddenly or forcefully to or away from a particular place
▪ The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. ▪ The crash threw the driver from the car. ▪ She was thrown from the horse. ▪ The storm threw the boat against a reef. 4 [+ obj] sports : to perform an action that involves throwing a ball
▪ (American football) The quarterback threw a pass. ▪ (American football) The quarterback threw a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception] ▪ (baseball) The pitcher threw a curve to him. = The pitcher threw him a curve. ▪ (baseball) He threw [=pitched] the first three innings of the game. ▪ (baseball) In her last game, she threw [=pitched] a no-hitter/shutout. 5 a : to send (something) from your hand in a way that causes it to move forward and turn over many times along a surface [+ obj] ▪ She shook the dice and threw [=rolled] them on the table. ▪ He threw the bowling ball. [no obj] ▪ It's your turn to throw.
b [+ obj] : to get (a number or score) by throwing dice or a bowling ball
▪ She threw a six/spare. 6 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] : to cause or force (someone or something) to suddenly be in a particular state, condition, or position
▪ The discovery threw the previous theory into (a state of) doubt. ▪ They arrested him and threw him in/into prison. [=put him in prison] ▪ The government threw the territory open to settlers. — often used as (be) thrown ▪ The crowd was thrown into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused] ▪ He was thrown into prison. ▪ She was thrown into a very difficult situation. ▪ When the factory closed, the workers were thrown out of their jobs. [=the workers lost their jobs] 7 [+ obj] a always followed by an adverb or preposition : to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a particular direction
▪ They threw their arms around each other. ▪ She threw herself into his arms. ▪ She threw back her head in laughter. ▪ He threw his shoulders back and stuck out his chest. ▪ He threw himself onto the couch. ▪ She threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
b : to swing your arm and try to hit someone with your fist
▪ The boxer threw a quick left jab. ▪ I broke up the argument before they started throwing punches. [=trying to hit each other] 8 [+ obj] a always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move (something) to an open or closed position in a forceful and sudden way
▪ She threw open the window to get some air. ▪ He threw the door shut.
b : to move (a switch) to an on or off position
▪ She threw the switch. 9 [+ obj] : to organize and hold (a party)
▪ Let's throw a party to celebrate. ▪ Her friends are throwing her a baby shower. = They are throwing a baby shower for her. 10 [+ obj] : to lose (a game or contest) in a deliberate way
▪ He was suspected of throwing the boxing match. 11 [+ obj] : to express strong emotions in an uncontrolled way
▪ The child was throwing a (temper) tantrum in the middle of the store. ▪ Dad will throw a fit [=he will be extremely angry] if he finds out. 12 [+ obj] : to use (your effort, influence, money, etc.) in order to accomplish something
▪ Lobbyists are throwing their weight/influence behind the legislation. [=they are using their influence to support the legislation] — often + into ▪ She threw all her efforts into the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense] ▪ They've been throwing all their money into (repairing) the house. ▪ She threw everything she had into winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match] 13 [+ obj] : to direct (something, such as a question or look) at someone
▪ She threw him an evil look. — often + at ▪ She threw an evil look at him. ▪ He threw the question back at me. [=he asked me the same question that I asked him] 14 [+ obj] informal : to cause (someone) to feel confused or surprised
▪ The tricky wording of the contract didn't throw her. ▪ The announcement that he was resigning really threw me. — see also throw (someone) for a loop at 1loop, throw (someone) for a loss at loss 15 [+ obj] : to cause (something, such as a shadow) to appear on a surface
▪ The tree threw a shadow across the lawn. ▪ The setting sun threw long shadows on the buildings. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ His alleged steroid use threw a shadow on his record. 16 [+ obj] : to put (a vehicle) into a different gear especially in a quick and sudden way
▪ He threw the car into reverse. 17 [+ obj] : to make (your voice) sound as if it is coming from another person or place
▪ Ventriloquists can throw their voices so that their dummies appear to speak. 18 [+ obj] US, informal : to do (something that requires special skill) successfully
▪ Kids were throwing [=performing] stunts/tricks on skateboards at the park. 19 [+ obj] technical : to form or shape (something, such as clay or a pot) on a special wheel
▪ She enjoys throwing pottery.
▪ She threw her coat on the bed. ▪ Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. ▪ He threw (down) the newspaper on the table in disgust. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Throwing all his inhibitions aside/overboard, he took off his clothes and went skinny-dipping.
▪ The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. ▪ The crash threw the driver from the car. ▪ She was thrown from the horse. ▪ The storm threw the boat against a reef.
▪ (American football) The quarterback threw a pass. ▪ (American football) The quarterback threw a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception] ▪ (baseball) The pitcher threw a curve to him. = The pitcher threw him a curve. ▪ (baseball) He threw [=pitched] the first three innings of the game. ▪ (baseball) In her last game, she threw [=pitched] a no-hitter/shutout.
b [+ obj] : to get (a number or score) by throwing dice or a bowling ball
▪ She threw a six/spare.
▪ The discovery threw the previous theory into (a state of) doubt. ▪ They arrested him and threw him in/into prison. [=put him in prison] ▪ The government threw the territory open to settlers. — often used as (be) thrown ▪ The crowd was thrown into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused] ▪ He was thrown into prison. ▪ She was thrown into a very difficult situation. ▪ When the factory closed, the workers were thrown out of their jobs. [=the workers lost their jobs]
▪ They threw their arms around each other. ▪ She threw herself into his arms. ▪ She threw back her head in laughter. ▪ He threw his shoulders back and stuck out his chest. ▪ He threw himself onto the couch. ▪ She threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
b : to swing your arm and try to hit someone with your fist
▪ The boxer threw a quick left jab. ▪ I broke up the argument before they started throwing punches. [=trying to hit each other]
▪ She threw open the window to get some air. ▪ He threw the door shut.
b : to move (a switch) to an on or off position
▪ She threw the switch.
▪ Let's throw a party to celebrate. ▪ Her friends are throwing her a baby shower. = They are throwing a baby shower for her.
▪ He was suspected of throwing the boxing match.
▪ The child was throwing a (temper) tantrum in the middle of the store. ▪ Dad will throw a fit [=he will be extremely angry] if he finds out.
▪ Lobbyists are throwing their weight/influence behind the legislation. [=they are using their influence to support the legislation] — often + into ▪ She threw all her efforts into the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense] ▪ They've been throwing all their money into (repairing) the house. ▪ She threw everything she had into winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]
▪ She threw him an evil look. — often + at ▪ She threw an evil look at him. ▪ He threw the question back at me. [=he asked me the same question that I asked him]
▪ The tricky wording of the contract didn't throw her. ▪ The announcement that he was resigning really threw me. — see also throw (someone) for a loop at 1loop, throw (someone) for a loss at loss
▪ The tree threw a shadow across the lawn. ▪ The setting sun threw long shadows on the buildings. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ His alleged steroid use threw a shadow on his record.
▪ He threw the car into reverse.
▪ Ventriloquists can throw their voices so that their dummies appear to speak.
▪ Kids were throwing [=performing] stunts/tricks on skateboards at the park.
▪ She enjoys throwing pottery.
throw away [phrasal verb]
throw away (something) or throw (something) away 1 : to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, rubbish bin, etc.
▪ We threw away [=threw out] a lot of old junk that was in the basement. ▪ Throw that candy wrapper away, please. — see also throwaway 2 a : to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way
▪ He threw away [=squandered] his life savings. ▪ He threw all of his money away on gambling. ▪ Don't throw your life away.
b : to foolishly fail to use (something, such as a chance)
▪ She threw away [=wasted] an opportunity. ▪ You had a chance to do something great, and you threw it away.
▪ We threw away [=threw out] a lot of old junk that was in the basement. ▪ Throw that candy wrapper away, please. — see also throwaway
▪ He threw away [=squandered] his life savings. ▪ He threw all of his money away on gambling. ▪ Don't throw your life away.
b : to foolishly fail to use (something, such as a chance)
▪ She threw away [=wasted] an opportunity. ▪ You had a chance to do something great, and you threw it away.
throw in [phrasal verb]
throw in (something) or throw (something) in 1 : to add (something) to what you are selling without asking for more money
▪ If you buy two, we'll throw in a third (for free)! 2 : to add (something) to the effort or activity of a group
▪ He threw in a guitar solo toward the end of the song. ▪ She threw in a suggestion or two during the meeting.
▪ If you buy two, we'll throw in a third (for free)!
▪ He threw in a guitar solo toward the end of the song. ▪ She threw in a suggestion or two during the meeting.
throw off [phrasal verb] 1 throw off (something) or throw (something) off a : to quickly remove (a piece of clothing)
▪ He threw his robe off and jumped into the shower.
b : to get rid of (something you do not want, such as a quality or a condition)
▪ She tried to throw off her reputation as being difficult to work with. ▪ He threw off his inhibitions and went skinny-dipping. ▪ throwing off all restraint
c : to cause (something) to be incorrect
▪ A decimal point in the wrong place threw his calculations off. ▪ The dropped ball threw off the quarterback's timing.
d : to send (light, smoke, etc.) out from a source
▪ The woodstove throws off [=gives off] a lot of heat. 2 throw off (someone) or throw (someone) off a : to cause (someone) to be confused or uncertain about where to go, what to do, etc.
▪ The professor was thrown off [=distracted] during her lecture by a ringing cell phone. ▪ I'm sorry about getting the date wrong. I was thrown off by the fact that yesterday was a holiday.
b : to get away from (someone who is trying to catch you)
▪ He managed to throw off [=escape from] his pursuers by swimming across the river.
▪ He threw his robe off and jumped into the shower.
b : to get rid of (something you do not want, such as a quality or a condition)
▪ She tried to throw off her reputation as being difficult to work with. ▪ He threw off his inhibitions and went skinny-dipping. ▪ throwing off all restraint
c : to cause (something) to be incorrect
▪ A decimal point in the wrong place threw his calculations off. ▪ The dropped ball threw off the quarterback's timing.
d : to send (light, smoke, etc.) out from a source
▪ The woodstove throws off [=gives off] a lot of heat.
▪ The professor was thrown off [=distracted] during her lecture by a ringing cell phone. ▪ I'm sorry about getting the date wrong. I was thrown off by the fact that yesterday was a holiday.
b : to get away from (someone who is trying to catch you)
▪ He managed to throw off [=escape from] his pursuers by swimming across the river.
throw on [phrasal verb]
throw on (something) or throw (something) on 1 : to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)
▪ She threw on her coat and ran out the door. ▪ Let me throw some shoes on. 2 : to cause (something) to work by moving a switch
▪ He threw on [=switched on] the lights.
▪ She threw on her coat and ran out the door. ▪ Let me throw some shoes on.
▪ He threw on [=switched on] the lights.
throw out [phrasal verb] 1 throw out (something) or throw (something) out a : to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, rubbish bin, etc.
▪ She threw out [=threw away] a pair of old shoes.
b : to refuse to accept or consider (something)
▪ The committee threw out [=rejected] the proposal. ▪ His testimony was thrown out by the judge.
c : to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : suggest
▪ She threw out a couple of ideas for improving the company's Web site. ▪ He threw out some hints, but nobody could guess the surprise.
d : to send (light, smoke, etc.) out from a source
▪ The campfire started throwing out sparks. ▪ The woodstove throws out a lot of heat.
e : to injure (a part of your body)
▪ I threw out my back lifting a chair. 2 throw (someone) out or throw out (someone) a : to force (someone) to leave a place, game, etc.
▪ The referee threw out two players for fighting. ▪ His parents threatened to throw him out (of the house) if he didn't start behaving better. ▪ She got thrown out of school for cheating.
b baseball : to cause (a player) to be out by throwing the ball to the base that the player is running to
▪ The shortstop threw the runner out at second.
▪ She threw out [=threw away] a pair of old shoes.
b : to refuse to accept or consider (something)
▪ The committee threw out [=rejected] the proposal. ▪ His testimony was thrown out by the judge.
c : to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : suggest
▪ She threw out a couple of ideas for improving the company's Web site. ▪ He threw out some hints, but nobody could guess the surprise.
d : to send (light, smoke, etc.) out from a source
▪ The campfire started throwing out sparks. ▪ The woodstove throws out a lot of heat.
e : to injure (a part of your body)
▪ I threw out my back lifting a chair.
▪ The referee threw out two players for fighting. ▪ His parents threatened to throw him out (of the house) if he didn't start behaving better. ▪ She got thrown out of school for cheating.
b baseball : to cause (a player) to be out by throwing the ball to the base that the player is running to
▪ The shortstop threw the runner out at second.
throw together [phrasal verb] 1 throw together (something) or throw (something) together : to make (something) by joining or combining things in a quick and usually careless way
▪ He threw some dinner together for his friends. ▪ They threw together the bookshelf in less than an hour. 2 throw together (people) or throw (people) together : to bring (people) together usually in an unexpected way
▪ People of different occupations were thrown together for the jury.
▪ He threw some dinner together for his friends. ▪ They threw together the bookshelf in less than an hour.
▪ People of different occupations were thrown together for the jury.
throw up [phrasal verb] 1 throw up or throw up (something) or throw (something) up informal : to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth : vomit
▪ She said she felt sick and then threw up. ▪ The patient was throwing up blood. 2 throw up (something) or throw (something) up a : to raise or lift (something) quickly or suddenly
▪ He threw up the window and yelled down to her. ▪ Her car's tires threw up dust as she sped away.
b : to build (something) quickly
▪ The house was thrown up almost overnight.
c chiefly Brit : to leave (your job, home, etc.)
▪ She threw up [=quit] her job to devote time to painting.
d Brit : to cause (something) to be known
▪ A lot of information has been thrown up from the investigation. ▪ The study has thrown up some surprising results. 3 throw up your hands or throw your hands up (in the air) : to stop an activity or effort and admit that you cannot do anything to make a situation better
▪ He tried to convince her not to go, but in the end he had to throw up his hands in despair. ▪ She threw her hands up in disgust.
▪ She said she felt sick and then threw up. ▪ The patient was throwing up blood.
▪ He threw up the window and yelled down to her. ▪ Her car's tires threw up dust as she sped away.
b : to build (something) quickly
▪ The house was thrown up almost overnight.
c chiefly Brit : to leave (your job, home, etc.)
▪ She threw up [=quit] her job to devote time to painting.
d Brit : to cause (something) to be known
▪ A lot of information has been thrown up from the investigation. ▪ The study has thrown up some surprising results.
▪ He tried to convince her not to go, but in the end he had to throw up his hands in despair. ▪ She threw her hands up in disgust.
throw yourself at (someone)
informal : to try too hard to attract the attention of (someone you are sexually attracted to)
▪ Stop throwing yourself at him. You'll look desperate.
▪ Stop throwing yourself at him. You'll look desperate.
throw yourself into
: to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and determination
▪ He threw himself into (composing/performing) his music. ▪ She threw herself into the assignment with a lot of enthusiasm.
▪ He threw himself into (composing/performing) his music. ▪ She threw herself into the assignment with a lot of enthusiasm.
