Throw together
verb
To create or assemble something quickly and without much care.
I just had to throw together a quick meal because we were running late.
Often appears as...
- throw together a meal
- throw together a presentation
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To make people participate in an event together, especially in a hasty or unplanned way.
The boss threw together a team to work on the new project.
Often appears as...
- throw together a team
- throw together a game
verb
To quickly fasten together various objects using a sticky or adhesive substance.
He threw together a model airplane using super glue.
Often appears as...
- throw together a model
- throw together a toy
verb
To create or assemble something quickly and without much care.
I just had to throw together a quick meal because we were running late.
Often appears as...
- throw together a meal
- throw together a presentation
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To make people participate in an event together, especially in a hasty or unplanned way.
The boss threw together a team to work on the new project.
Often appears as...
- throw together a team
- throw together a game
verb
To quickly fasten together various objects using a sticky or adhesive substance.
He threw together a model airplane using super glue.
Often appears as...
- throw together a model
- throw together a toy
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implied
Emphasizes the quickness of the action, not necessarily the quality.
We'll have to throw together a plan before the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Best used in casual conversations or informal writing.
She managed to throw together an essay an hour before the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Resources
Suggests using available resources or time constraints.
I had to throw together dinner from what was left in the fridge.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implied
Emphasizes the quickness of the action, not necessarily the quality.
We'll have to throw together a plan before the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Best used in casual conversations or informal writing.
She managed to throw together an essay an hour before the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Resources
Suggests using available resources or time constraints.
I had to throw together dinner from what was left in the fridge.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implied
Emphasizes the quickness of the action, not necessarily the quality.
We'll have to throw together a plan before the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Best used in casual conversations or informal writing.
She managed to throw together an essay an hour before the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Resources
Suggests using available resources or time constraints.
I had to throw together dinner from what was left in the fridge.
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