Throw Overboard (Verb)
Meaning 1
Throw from a boat.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The pirate was ordered to throw the heavy anchor overboard to stabilize the ship in the stormy sea.
- As the boat took on water, the crew had to throw excess weight overboard to stay afloat.
- During the naval battle, the sailors were instructed to throw broken equipment overboard to reduce clutter on the deck.
- As the fishermen hauled in their nets, they had to throw the dead fish overboard to prevent spoilage.
- The captain gave the order to throw the damaged lifeboat overboard to make way for the new one.
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Meaning 2
Lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- A company that fails to meet the required standards of the association may throw overboard its certification.
- If he misses the next two payments, he'll throw overboard the opportunity to purchase the house.
- The corrupt lawyer had to throw overboard her law license after being found guilty.
- The soccer player's reckless behavior on the field may throw overboard his chance at a professional career.
- By failing to comply with the terms of the contract, the contractor may throw overboard its claim to payment.