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through-out¹ /θruː'aʊt/ prep in, to, through, or during every part of: It rained throughout the night. | The disease spread throughout the country.
throughout² adv (usually at the end of a sentence) right through; in, to, through, or during every part: The house has been repainted throughout. | The army remained loyal throughout.
through-put /'θruːpʊt/ n the amount of work, materials etc, dealt with in a given time, e.g. by a computer
Through the 'Looking-Glass (1872) a book for children by Lewis CARROLL in which the main character, Alice, a little girl, visits a strange world by stepping through a mirror. Many of the people she meets are CHESS pieces or characters from NURSERY RHYMES (=old songs or poems for young children) such as HUMPTY DUMPTY. → see also ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TWEEDLEDUM and TWEEDLEDEE
through-way /'θruːweɪ/ n a THRUWAY
throve /θrəʊv/ past tense of THRIVE
throw¹ /θrəʊ/ v threw /θruː/, thrown /θrəʊn/ 1 [T [at, to]] to cause (something) to move rapidly through the air by a sudden movement or straightening of the arm: It's my turn to throw. | He threw the ball 100 metres. | Someone threw a stone at me. | Throw the ball to me. | [+obj(i)+obj(d)] Throw me the ball. | (fig.) She threw me an angry look. (=looked angrily at me) | (fig.) We can't solve this problem simply by throwing money at it. (=by no other method except spending a lot of money) 2 [T+obj+adv/prep] to move or put suddenly or forcefully into a particular position or state: If you keep breaking the club rules you'll get thrown out. (=you'll be forced to leave) | The general threw a ring of soldiers around the area to prevent the riots from spreading. | She threw herself down on the bed. | This new system has thrown us all into confusion. | The unexpected attack momentarily threw her off balance but she quickly regained control. 3 [T+obj+adv/prep, especially OFF, ON] to put on or take off (a garment) hastily: She threw off her clothes and jumped into the water. | She threw a shawl over her shoulders. 4 [T] to move (a SWITCH, handle etc) in order to connect or disconnect parts of a machine, apparatus etc 5 [T] to send out or direct: The sun threw shadows on the grass. | The single light bulb threw a dim light. | (fig.) I wonder if this new clue will throw any further light on the mystery. | (fig.) This new evidence throws doubt on his explanation. (=suggests that it is not true) 6 [T] to hit (someone) with (a blow, stroke etc): He was disqualified for throwing an illegal punch. 7 [T] to roll (a DICE) 8 [T] to get (a particular number) by rolling a DICE: I threw a six. 9 [T] to cause to fall to the ground: His horse threw him. 10 [T] infml to arrange or give (a party, dinner etc) 11 [T] infml to confuse; shock: His unexpected answer threw me for a moment. 12 [T] to shape (an object) on a POTTER'S WHEEL 13 [T] to make (one's voice) appear to be coming from somewhere other than its actual place of origin: Ventriloquists have to be able to throw their voice. 14 [T] infml to lose (a fight or match) on purpose 15 [T] infml to have a sudden attack of (usually violent feelings): I can't tell my parents – they'd throw a fit. | The little girl threw a tantrum when she was told to stay behind. 16 throw something (back) in someone's face infml to mention to someone in a blaming way something bad they have done; REPROACH someone with something: But all that happened years ago; why do you throw it (back) in my face now? 17 throw caution to the winds to behave intentionally in a way that shows no concern for the possible (bad) results of one's actions; take risks on purpose 18 throw cold water on to speak discouragingly about (a plan, suggestion etc) 19 throw good money after bad to waste money by spending it on something that has already failed or is certain to bring no good result 20 throw oneself at a) to rush violently towards (someone) b) to attempt forcefully to win the love of (someone) 21 throw oneself into to do or take part in eagerly and actively 22 throw one's hat into the ring to (declare one's intention to) join in and compete 23 throw one's weight about/around derog to give orders to others, because one thinks one is important 24 throw the book at infml (especially of the police or a judge) to make all possible charges against (someone) —→ n
throw sthg. ↔ away phr v [T] 1 to get rid of (something not wanted or needed); DISCARD: You should throw away all those old clothes you never wear. 2 to lose by foolishness; waste: This could be the best chance you'll ever have; don't throw it away. → see also THROWAWAY
throw sbdy./sthg. back on sthg. phr v [T usually pass.] to cause to have to depend on (something) after something else has failed: Her friends had deserted her, and she was thrown back on her own resources.
throw sthg. ↔ in phr v [T] infml 1 to supply in addition to something else without increasing the price: When I bought the house, I got the carpets and curtains thrown in. 2 AmE to add to a discussion, plan etc: I threw in an idea that would shorten the production process. 3 throw in the sponge/towel infml to admit defeat
throw sbdy./sthg. ↔ off phr v [T] 1 to free oneself from (something bad); recover from: It took me a week to throw off my cold. 2 to escape from (someone or something chasing one): We'll throw them off at the corner. 3 to cause (someone) to lose their way, direction etc: The criminal dived into the river to throw the police dogs off the track. → see also THROW¹
throw sthg. open phr v [T[to]] 1 to allow the general public to enter (a place): The Queen has thrown open her castle for the summer. 2 to make open: The competition was thrown open to sportsmen from all countries.
throw sbdy./sthg. ↔ out phr v [T] 1 to get rid of; DISCARD or force to leave: You really should throw out that filthy old sofa and get a new one. 2 to refuse to accept; REJECT: The committee threw out my suggestions. 3 to say carelessly or without considering the result: The teacher threw out a few ideas (=offered some suggestions) and asked the students to write an essay. 4 BrE to confuse or worry: Her sudden resignation completely threw me out.
throw sbdy. ↔ over phr v [T] infml to end a relationship with
throw sthg./sbdy. ↔ together phr v [T often pass.] 1 sometimes derog to build or make hastily: I just threw the meal together so I hope it's all right. 2 to bring together, especially into a relationship: Chance threw us together at a party.
throw up phr v 1 [T[throw sthg. ↔ up]] infml to stop doing: I hear you've thrown up your job. 2 [I] infml for VOMIT 3 [T[throw sbdy./sthg. ↔ up]] to produce; bring into existence: The discussion has thrown up a lot of interesting ideas.
throw² n 1 an act of throwing 2 the distance to which something is thrown: a throw of 100 metres | a record throw 3 the result of throwing in DARTS, DICE etc → see also STONE'S THROW
throw-a-way /'θrəʊəweɪ/ adj [A] 1 (of a remark) said with false carelessness, seeming to have no regard for the effect: The comedy script is full of throwaway lines. 2 intended to be thrown away after use: a throwaway paper cup → see also THROW AWAY
throw-back /'θrəʊbæk/ n [(to)] (an example of) a return to something in the past: These modern fashions are a throw-back to the 1950s.
'throw-in n (in football) an act of throwing the ball back on from the side of the field after it has gone out of play
thru /θruː/ adj, adv, prep AmE infml through
thrum /θrʌm/ v -mm- [I(on);T] rare to STRUM
thrush¹ /θrʌʃ/ n a singing bird with a brownish back and spotted breast → see picture at BIRD
thrush² n [U] an infectious disease of the mouth and throat, especially in children, and of the VAGINA in adult women, caused by the FUNGUS Candida Albicans
thrust¹ /θrʌst/ v thrust 1 [T+obj+adv/prep] to push forcefully and suddenly: The thieves thrust him into the back room and tied him up. | He thrust the gun into his pocket. | (fig.) The actress said she had been perfectly happy until fame was thrust upon her. (=she became famous without wanting to be) 2 [I(at)] to make a sudden forward stroke with a sword, knife etc
thrust² n 1 [C] a forceful forward movement or push: The invading army made a sudden thrust to the north. | (fig.) The company is planning a big new thrust into the Japanese market. 2 [U] tech the force pushing an object, especially a plane, forward; forward-moving power of an engine: This rocket engine develops several thousand pounds of thrust. 3 [U(of)] the main meaning or central point: The thrust of her argument was that all state interference in industry was wrong. → see also CUT AND THRUST