Cast off
verbal phrase
To remove or get rid of.
She cast off her old habits when she moved to a new town
Often appears as...
- cast off doubt
- cast off restraint
verbal phrase
To untie a boat or ship from its moorings.
The sailor cast off the boat from the dock
Often appears as...
- cast off from the dock
- cast off the anchor
Usage tips
Technical
verbal phrase
To finish knitting by looping each stitch over the next.
She cast off the edge of the sweater to finish it
Often appears as...
- cast off stitches
- cast off knitting
Usage tips
Technical
verbal phrase
To reject or refuse someone or something.
The group was quick to cast off any suggestions that didn't align with their beliefs
Often appears as...
- cast off ideas
- cast off members
Usage tips
Disapproving
verbal phrase
To remove or get rid of.
She cast off her old habits when she moved to a new town
Often appears as...
- cast off doubt
- cast off restraint
verbal phrase
To untie a boat or ship from its moorings.
The sailor cast off the boat from the dock
Often appears as...
- cast off from the dock
- cast off the anchor
Usage tips
Technical
verbal phrase
To finish knitting by looping each stitch over the next.
She cast off the edge of the sweater to finish it
Often appears as...
- cast off stitches
- cast off knitting
Usage tips
Technical
verbal phrase
To reject or refuse someone or something.
The group was quick to cast off any suggestions that didn't align with their beliefs
Often appears as...
- cast off ideas
- cast off members
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Change
Use 'cast off' when describing getting rid of personal habits or traits.
He cast off his shyness to become a great public speaker.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
'Cast off' can be used metaphorically for abstract concepts such as doubt or fear.
The team cast off all doubts and won the championship.
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