Cast off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæst/ /ˈɔf
KAST-awf
kˈɑːst/ /ˈɒf
KAHST-of
Definition
To get rid of something or someone you no longer want or need, or to untie a boat and let it float away from the shore.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary for the meaning 'get rid of'; commonly used in sailing to mean 'untie a boat'. In knitting, 'cast off' means finishing the edge. Not used for throwing physically (that's just 'cast'). Often appears as 'cast off old habits' or 'cast off the ropes'.
Spanish: deshacerse de - soltar (barco)Portuguese (BR): livrar-se de - soltar (barco)Portuguese (PT): livrar-se de - largar (barco)Chinese (Simplified): 摆脱 - 解开（船）Chinese (Traditional): 擺脫 - 解開（船）Hindi: छोड़ देना - नाव खोलनाArabic: يتخلّص من - يفك قيد (القارب)Bengali: অস্বীকার করা - ত্যাগ করা - রশি খুলে দেওয়া (নৌকো)Russian: избавиться - отцепить (лодку) - сброситьJapanese: 捨て去る - 離す (ボートのロープを)Vietnamese: bỏ đi - tháo dây (thuyền)Korean: 버리다 - 끈을 풀다 (배)Turkish: bırakmak - kurtulmak - halatı çözmek (tekne)Urdu: چھوڑ دینا - نکال دینا - رسی کھول دینا (کشتی)Indonesian: melepaskan - membuang - membuka tali (perahu)
Example Sentences
He wants to cast off his old clothes.
basic
The sailors will cast off the boat at sunrise.
basic
She decided to cast off her fears.
basic
It’s time to cast off what’s holding you back.
natural
Please cast off when everyone is on board.
natural
After years at that job, he was ready to cast off and try something new.
natural