Throw off
phrasal verb
To remove something quickly.
After the party, she quickly threw off her dress and went to sleep.
Often appears as...
- throw off clothes
- throw off shoes
phrasal verb
To escape from or get rid of something.
The criminal was able to throw off the police and escape.
Often appears as...
- throw off pursuit
- throw off oppressors
Usage tips
Approving
phrasal verb
To confuse or mislead someone.
He threw off his friends with a clever ruse.
Often appears as...
- throw off suspicion
- throw off investigators
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To produce something, usually heat or gas.
The old car throws off a lot of smoke.
Often appears as...
- throw off heat
- throw off smoke
phrasal verb
To disrupt someone's concentration or ability.
The loud noise outside threw off her concentration.
Often appears as...
- throw off concentration
- throw off balance
phrasal verb
To remove something quickly.
After the party, she quickly threw off her dress and went to sleep.
Often appears as...
- throw off clothes
- throw off shoes
phrasal verb
To escape from or get rid of something.
The criminal was able to throw off the police and escape.
Often appears as...
- throw off pursuit
- throw off oppressors
Usage tips
Approving
phrasal verb
To confuse or mislead someone.
He threw off his friends with a clever ruse.
Often appears as...
- throw off suspicion
- throw off investigators
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To produce something, usually heat or gas.
The old car throws off a lot of smoke.
Often appears as...
- throw off heat
- throw off smoke
phrasal verb
To disrupt someone's concentration or ability.
The loud noise outside threw off her concentration.
Often appears as...
- throw off concentration
- throw off balance
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Action
Indicates a swift movement, often without much thought.
He threw off his jacket as he jumped into the pool.
Pro Tip 2/2Ease of Relief
Suggests a feeling of relief or freedom when removing something.
At home, Jane threw off her heels with a sigh of relief.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Action
Indicates a swift movement, often without much thought.
He threw off his jacket as he jumped into the pool.
Pro Tip 2/2Ease of Relief
Suggests a feeling of relief or freedom when removing something.
At home, Jane threw off her heels with a sigh of relief.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Action
Indicates a swift movement, often without much thought.
He threw off his jacket as he jumped into the pool.
Pro Tip 2/2Ease of Relief
Suggests a feeling of relief or freedom when removing something.
At home, Jane threw off her heels with a sigh of relief.
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