phrasal verb

Cast off

Letter CInseparable

Cast off

Dispose, get rid of

Meanings

  • Dispose, get rid of (separable [optional], International English)
  • Untie a boat so it's free to sail (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • They CAST OFF any semblance of politeness and attacked us viciously.
  • They CAST OFF and headed out to sea.

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