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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkæst ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌkɑːst ˈɒf/
cast off means: To throw something away or stop accepting it as part of your life.
verb
To throw something away or stop accepting it as part of your life.
- She cast off her old habits.
- They cast off the rules imposed by their parents.
- He finally cast off his fear of failure.
To release the ropes holding a boat in place so it can leave.
- The captain ordered us to cast off.
- They cast off the ropes and left the harbour.
- Are we ready to cast off?
To finish knitting by securing the last row of loops so they cannot come loose.
- Cast off the last row.
- She cast off the stitches too tightly.
- Should I cast off before joining the sleeves?
Questions about cast off
What does cast off mean?
To throw something away or stop accepting it as part of your life.
What is cast off in other languages?
Türkçe: atmak · Español: desechar · Français: rejeter · Deutsch: ablegen · Italiano: scartare · 日本語: 捨てる
How do you pronounce cast off?
In American English /ˌkæst ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌkɑːst ˈɒf/.
How do you use cast off in a sentence?
She cast off her old habits. They cast off the rules imposed by their parents.
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