cast off
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Definition
Verb: 1. To discard or get rid of something: To throw away or abandon something that is no longer wanted or needed. 2. To make the final stitches in knitting: To remove stitches from the knitting needle in a way that finishes the edge of the fabric securely. 3. To set a boat or ship free from its moorings: To untie the ropes holding a vessel so it can sail away.
Usage and Examples
- To discard or get rid of:
- It was time to cast off his old fears and start anew.
- She decided to cast off the clothes she no longer wore.
- To finish knitting:
- After completing the scarf, she learned how to cast off neatly.
- Remember to cast off loosely so the edge isn't too tight.
- To set a vessel free:
- The captain gave the order to cast off and we began our journey.
- We'll cast off from the dock at noon.
Advanced Usage
- "to cast off one's inhibitions": to stop restraining one's behavior or feelings.
- At the party, he finally cast off his inhibitions and danced.
- Used figuratively for abandoning an identity or role:
- The actor struggled to cast off the character he had played for years.
Variants and Related Words
- Cast-off (adjective or noun): Describing something discarded, or the item itself.
- He wore a cast-off jacket from his brother. (adjective)
- The pile of cast-offs was donated to charity. (noun)
- Cast on (verb): The knitting term for creating the first row of stitches, the opposite of 'cast off'.
Synonyms
- Discard, shed, jettison, abandon, throw away, ditch.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Cast aside: Similar to 'cast off', meaning to reject or discard, often with a sense of forceful rejection.
- He cast aside all objections and proceeded with the plan.
Related Idioms
- To cast off the yoke of [something]: To free oneself from oppression, control, or a burdensome situation.
- The country fought to cast off the yoke of colonial rule.
Verb
- make the last row of stitches when knitting
- get rid of
- he shed his image as a pushy boss
- shed your clothes