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Cast Off (Verb)

Make the last row of stitches when knitting.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

I will now cast off the final row of my scarf so it's complete.
To complete the hat you will cast off the last row of stitches.
Once you've completed the last row you can cast off the sweater.
When knitting the edge of a blanket, carefully cast off the last row of stitches.
Now that you have completed all rows, cast off the final set of stitches.

Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She cast off her shy demeanor after joining the theater club and started to express herself confidently.
The company decided to cast off some of its underperforming assets to focus on more profitable ventures.
After years of being in an unhappy marriage, she finally found the courage to cast off the toxic relationship and start fresh.
He struggled to cast off his reputation as a troublemaker from his teenage years, even after turning his life around.
The entrepreneur cast off her conventional business attire and adopted a more casual approach to create a relaxed work environment.