Throw into
verb
To cause someone or something to suddenly be in a particular state or situation.
The country was thrown into confusion after the president's sudden resignation.
Often appears as...
- thrown into confusion
- thrown into chaos
verb
To place or toss something quickly or suddenly into something else.
She threw the dirty clothes into the washing machine.
Often appears as...
- throw into a bag
- throw into a box
verb
To make a strong big effort to do something.
He threw himself into the project wholeheartedly.
Often appears as...
- throw oneself into work
- throw oneself into study
verb
To cause someone or something to suddenly be in a particular state or situation.
The country was thrown into confusion after the president's sudden resignation.
Often appears as...
- thrown into confusion
- thrown into chaos
verb
To place or toss something quickly or suddenly into something else.
She threw the dirty clothes into the washing machine.
Often appears as...
- throw into a bag
- throw into a box
verb
To make a strong big effort to do something.
He threw himself into the project wholeheartedly.
Often appears as...
- throw oneself into work
- throw oneself into study
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Change
Use 'throw into' when indicating an abrupt or unexpected shift in circumstances.
His resignation threw the company into uncertainty.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Often used when a situation causes chaos, trouble, or confusion.
The sudden storm threw our plans into disarray.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Describes a state not physical, like emotions or societal conditions.
The scandal threw them into a state of shock.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Change
Use 'throw into' when indicating an abrupt or unexpected shift in circumstances.
His resignation threw the company into uncertainty.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Often used when a situation causes chaos, trouble, or confusion.
The sudden storm threw our plans into disarray.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Describes a state not physical, like emotions or societal conditions.
The scandal threw them into a state of shock.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Change
Use 'throw into' when indicating an abrupt or unexpected shift in circumstances.
His resignation threw the company into uncertainty.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Often used when a situation causes chaos, trouble, or confusion.
The sudden storm threw our plans into disarray.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Describes a state not physical, like emotions or societal conditions.
The scandal threw them into a state of shock.
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