throw out

throw (someone or something) out of (something or some place)

1. Literally, to toss or hurl someone or something through some kind of opening. In this usage, "of" is not always used. I'm so frustrated with this crappy computer that I'm ready to throw it out the window! The bouncer threw the unruly customer out of the door and onto the streets.
2. To expel, eject, or forcefully remove someone or some group from some location. The dictator threw the humanitarian aid workers out of the country. The scandal has resulted in the mayor being thrown out of office.
3. To dismiss or exclude someone or some group from some organization, network, hierarchy, position, etc. They threw her out of the club for failing to pay her membership fees. The college football team has been thrown out of the NCAA division due to allegations of cheating and corruption.
See also: of, out, throw

throw out

1. To discard or dispose of something; to get rid of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." He threw out the wrapper after he finished eating the candy bar. I can't believe you threw my mother's card out!
2. To reject, dismiss, or refuse something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." The judge threw the case out due to a lack of evidence. We had to throw out the application after finding out about the prior conviction.
3. To expel, eject, or forcefully dismiss someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." The bouncer threw us out because Tom was acting so belligerently. They threw her out of the club for failing to pay her membership fees. The scandal has resulted in the mayor being thrown out of office.
4. To casually utter or propose something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." During the meeting, I want everyone to throw out some ideas for how we can improve the product. She threw a list of names out of people who might be involved with the case.
5. To force something out of alignment or synchronization. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." I think I threw out my shoulder tossing the football around with the kids. I think the brief power outage threw the assembly line out of sync.
6. In baseball or softball, to put a baserunner out by throwing the ball to a defensive player at a base before the runner reaches it, resulting in a tag or a force play. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." He looked like he would score the winning run, but they managed to throw him out at the last second.
7. To emit, radiate, or give off. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "out." These lamps throw out a lot of heat, so they're perfect for outdoor seating. The lantern threw out a weak light in the darkness.
See also: out, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

throw out

1. Give off, emit, as in That flashlight throws out a powerful beam. [Mid-1700s] Also see throw off, def. 2.
2. Reject, as in We threw out her proposal. [Early 1600s]
3. Get rid of, discard; see throw away, def. 1.
4. Offer a suggestion or plan, as in The nominating committee threw out names for our consideration. [Early 1600s] Also see throw away, def. 3.
5. Forcibly eject, force the departure of, as in The bartender threw out the drunk, or He was thrown out of the country club for failing to pay his dues. [Early 1500s]
6. Put out of alignment, as in Lifting that sofa threw out my back.
7. In baseball or cricket, put a player out by throwing the ball. In baseball, the throw is to a base before the batter reaches it; in cricket, the throw must hit the batsman's wicket. [Second half of 1800s]
See also: out, throw
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

throw out

v.
1. To give something off; emit something: The searchlights threw out powerful beams. The torch threw lots of light out.
2. To reject or discard something: The committee threw out our proposal. My boss threw my ideas out.
3. To get rid of something as useless: The crew threw out the garbage. The workers threw the trash out.
4. To offer something, as a suggestion or plan: They threw out names of people they might want to invite to the party. I threw the suggestion out just to see how people would respond to it.
5. To force someone to leave a place or position, especially in an abrupt or unexpected manner; expel someone: The convicted judge was thrown out of office. The headwaiter threw the disorderly guest out. The child was thrown out of school for unruly behavior.
6. To disengage something, such as a clutch: The racecar driver threw out the clutch and stepped on the gas. The driver threw the clutch out and sped down the road.
7. To put some part of the body out of alignment: After working out, she threw her back out. He threw out his shoulder trying to lift that heavy box.
8. Baseball To cause some base runner to be tagged out by throwing the ball to the player guarding the base to which the base runner is moving: The new player threw the runner out at third base. The pitcher threw out the runner at second base.
9. Baseball To start a game by throwing some pitch: The retired coach threw out the first pitch. The celebrity threw the first pitch out to great applause.
See also: out, throw
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • throw (someone or something) out of (something or some place)
  • throw out of
  • throw (someone or something) into (something)
  • throw into
  • throw oneself into
  • pitch (something) at
  • pitch at
  • throw in Go to throw
  • cast about
  • cast about for (something)