26 PHRASE Through and through means completely and to the greatest extent possible. □ I've gotten my feet thoroughly soaked and feel frozen through and through.
through|out ◆◆◇ /θruːaʊ t/
1 PREP If you say that something happens throughout a particular period of time, you mean that it happens during the whole of that period. □ The national tragedy of rival groups killing each other continued throughout 1990. □ Movie music can be made memorable because its themes are repeated throughout the film. ● ADV Throughout is also an adverb. □ The first song, 'Blue Moon', didn't go too badly except that everyone talked throughout.
2 PREP If you say that something happens or exists throughout a place, you mean that it happens or exists in all parts of that place. □ 'Sight Savers', founded in 1950, now runs projects throughout Africa, the Caribbean and South East Asia. ● ADV Throughout is also an adverb. □ The route is well sign-posted throughout. SYNONYMS throughout PREP 2
everywhere: I saw her picture everywhere.
all over: …the letters she received from people all over the world.
through|put /θruː pʊt/ N‑UNCOUNT The throughput of an organization or system is the amount of things it can do or deal with in a particular period of time. □ …technologies which will allow us to get much higher throughput.
through|way /θruː we I / → see thruway
throw ◆◆◇ /θroʊ / (throws , throwing , threw , thrown )
1 VERB When you throw an object that you are holding, you move your hand or arm quickly and let go of the object, so that it moves through the air. □ [V n prep/adv] He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall. □ [V n] The crowd began throwing stones. □ [V n with adv] Sophia jumps up and throws down her knitting. □ [V n n] He threw Brian a rope. ● N‑COUNT Throw is also a noun. □ One of the judges thought it was a foul throw. □ [+ of ] A throw of the dice allows a player to move himself forward. ● throw|ing N‑UNCOUNT □ He didn't really know very much about javelin throwing.
2 VERB If you throw your body or part of your body into a particular position or place, you move it there suddenly and with a lot of force. □ [V n prep] She threw her arms around his shoulders. □ [V pron-refl] She threatened to throw herself in front of a train. □ [V n with adv] He set his skinny legs apart and threw back his shoulders.
3 VERB If you throw something into a particular place or position, you put it there in a quick and careless way. □ [V n prep/adv] He struggled out of his bulky jacket and threw it on to the back seat.
4 VERB To throw someone into a particular place or position means to force them roughly into that place or position. □ [V n prep/adv] He threw me to the ground and started to kick. □ [V n prep/adv] The device exploded, throwing Mr Taylor from his car.
5 VERB If you say that someone is thrown into prison, you mean that they are put there by the authorities, especially if this seems unfair or cruel. □ [be V -ed + in/into ] Those two should have been thrown in jail. □ [V n + in/into ] They will throw us into prison on some pretext.
6 VERB If a horse throws its rider, it makes him or her fall off, by suddenly jumping or moving violently. □ [V n] The horse reared, throwing its rider and knocking down a youth standing beside it.
7 VERB If a person or thing is thrown into an unpleasant situation or state, something causes them to be in that situation or state. □ [be V -ed prep] Abidjan was thrown into turmoil because of a protest by taxi drivers. □ [V n prep] Economic recession had thrown millions out of work.
8 VERB If something throws light or a shadow on a surface, it causes that surface to have light or a shadow on it. □ [V n + on/onto ] The sunlight is white and blinding, throwing hard-edged shadows on the ground.
9 VERB If something throws doubt on a person or thing, it causes people to doubt or suspect them. □ [V n + on/upon ] This new information does throw doubt on their choice.
10 VERB [no cont] If you throw a look or smile at someone or something, you look or smile at them quickly and suddenly. □ [V n n] Emily turned and threw her a suggestive grin. [Also V n + at ]
11 VERB If you throw yourself, your energy, or your money into a particular job or activity, you become involved in it very actively or enthusiastically. □ [V pron-refl + into ] She threw herself into a modelling career. □ [V n + into ] They threw all their military resources into the battle.
12 VERB If you throw a fit or a tantrum, you suddenly start to behave in an uncontrolled way. □ [V n] I used to get very upset and scream and swear, throwing tantrums all over the place.
13 VERB If something such as a remark or an experience throws you, it surprises you or confuses you because it is unexpected. □ [V n] The professor rather threw me by asking if I went in for martial arts.
14 VERB If you throw a punch, you punch someone. □ [V n] Everything was fine until someone threw a punch.
15 VERB When someone throws a party, they organize one, usually in their own home. [INFORMAL ] □ [V n] Why not throw a party for your friends?
16 VERB In sports, if a player throws a game or contest, they lose it as a result of a deliberate action or intention. □ [V n] …offering him a bribe to throw the game.
17 N‑COUNT A throw is a light rug, blanket, or cover for a sofa or bed.