cast away
The term "cast away" can imply abandonment or rejection, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Definition
B2General
(common)To discard or throw something away.
Example
- He cast away the old magazines to clear some space.
C1Nautical
(technical)To be stranded or abandoned, typically on an island, often after a shipwreck.
Example
- The sailors were cast away on a deserted island after the storm.
B2General
(common)To reject or abandon someone or something.
Example
- Feeling betrayed, he cast away his old friends.
C1Computing
(technical)To eliminate by means of a cast operation in programming.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cast away":
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