Meaning

To discard as trash; or to forcefully expel someone from a place.

Example Sentence

"The bouncer had to throw out the aggressive customer."

Synonyms

discard expel eject

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").

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