toss\ out

toss\ out
• throw out
• toss out
v
1. To put somewhere to be destroyed because not wanted.

He didn't need the brush anymore so he threw it out.

Syn.: throw away(1)
2. To refuse to accept.

The inspector tossed out all the parts that didn't work.

3. To force to leave; dismiss.

When the employees complained too loudly, the owner threw them out.

Syn.: kick out, turn out(1)
4. To cause to be out in baseball by throwing the ball.

The shortstop tossed the runner out.


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