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throw off

UK
/θrəʊ ɒf/
US
/θroʊ ɔf/

Translations

throw offverb
threw off
Past Simple
thrown off
Past Participle
throwing off
Gerund
UK
/θrəʊ ɒf/
US
/θroʊ ɔf/
dégagerPour une source de lumière, de chaleur ou une émission.
The old lamp threw off a dim light in the corner of the room.
La vieille lampe dégageait une faible lumière dans le coin de la pièce.
désarçonnerPour un cavalier ou une personne projetée hors d’un animal ou d’un support.
The horse managed to throw off its rider during the race.
Le cheval a réussi à désarçonner son cavalier pendant la course.
She threw off her coat as soon as she entered the warm room.
Elle a ôté son manteau dès qu’elle est entrée dans la pièce chaude.
The unexpected question threw him off during the interview.
La question inattendue l’a déconcerté pendant l’entretien.
Additional translations
se débarrasser deSens figuré ou général : se libérer de quelque chose.
Synonyms
cast off
remove
rid
shake off
dissipate
dispel

Definitions

throw offverb
To remove or discard something quickly or carelessly.
She threw off her coat as soon as she entered the warm room.
To confuse or mislead someone.
The unexpected question threw him off during the interview.
To produce or emit something, such as light or heat.
The old lamp threw off a dim light in the corner of the room.
To escape from or get rid of something or someone.
The horse managed to throw off its rider during the race.
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