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throw in

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: throw in

1
v
to insert between other elements
2
v
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: throw in
1

v to insert between other elements

Synonyms:
come in, inject, interject, interpose, put in
Type of:
break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt
make a break in

v add as an extra or as a gratuity

Type of:
add, bestow, bring, contribute, impart, lend
bestow a quality on
2

v give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

Synonyms:
chuck up the sponge, drop by the wayside, drop out, fall by the wayside, give up, quit, throw in the towel
Antonyms:
enter, participate
become a participant; be involved in
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