throw away, v.tr.1Caithim (rud) uaim; cartaim (rud). 2Cuirim (rud) amú; tugaim uaim (rud) i saorchonradh. He threw away the chance, lig sé an fhaill uaidh. He threw away his life, reic sé a bheo in aisce. (Of girl) She threw herself away, ní bhfuair sí a díol d'fhear.