LookItUp

throw on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌθroʊ ˈɑn/ · UK /ˌθrəʊ ˈɒn/

throw on means: To put clothes on quickly, without much care.

verb

DRESS QUICKLYB1

To put clothes on quickly, without much care.

  • Throw on a jacket.
  • He threw on some jeans and ran outside.
  • I am throwing on a coat before we leave.

Similar words: put on, slip on

Opposites: take off

Common phrases: throw on clothes, throw something on

START PLAYINGB2

To start playing a film, song, or recording.

  • Throw on some music.
  • We threw on a film after dinner.
  • What album should I throw on while we cook?

Similar words: put on, play

Common phrases: throw on music, throw on something

SWITCH ONB2

To make a machine, light, or other device start working.

  • Throw on the lights, please.
  • She threw on the heater when the room got cold.
  • Can you throw on the fan?

Similar words: turn on, switch on

Opposites: turn off

Common phrases: throw on lights, throw something on

ADD URGENTLYC1

To send in or add people or resources urgently because more help is badly needed.

  • The coach threw on another striker.
  • They threw on fresh troops as the defenses weakened.
  • She threw on two substitutes in a desperate attempt to score.

Similar words: send in, bring on

Common phrases: throw on substitutes, throw someone on

Questions about throw on

What does throw on mean?

To put clothes on quickly, without much care.

What is throw on in other languages?

Türkçe: hızlıca giymek · Español: ponerse rápidamente · Français: enfiler · Deutsch: schnell anziehen · Italiano: infilarsi · 日本語: さっと着る

How do you pronounce throw on?

In American English /ˌθroʊ ˈɑn/; in British English /ˌθrəʊ ˈɒn/.

How do you use throw on in a sentence?

Throw on a jacket. He threw on some jeans and ran outside.

Learn throw on while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

throw on in other languages

More words