Pronunciation: /kæst ɔf/
noun a person or thing that has been rejected or discarded
A1 I found a cast off fishing rod by the lake.
A2 The cast off clothes were donated to a charity shop.
B1 The cast off from the play was excellent in the role of the villain.
B2 The cast off of the TV show decided to pursue a career in directing.
C1 The cast off from the movie went on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
C2 The cast off from the band started a successful solo career.
verb to get rid of or discard something
A1 I cast off my old clothes and donated them to charity.
A2 She cast off her fears and decided to pursue her dreams.
B1 The sailor cast off the ropes and set sail for a new adventure.
B2 After years of hard work, she was finally able to cast off the burden of debt.
C1 The company decided to cast off their outdated business model and embrace new technology.
C2 As she reached a new level of success, she was able to cast off the doubts that had plagued her for years.
adjective referring to something that has been discarded or rejected
A1 She wore a cast off sweater that was too big for her.
A2 The cast off furniture was in good condition and just needed a little cleaning.
B1 I found a cast off book on the street and decided to give it a read.
B2 The cast off equipment was still usable after some repairs.
C1 The cast off clothes were donated to a local charity for those in need.
C2 The cast off technology was outdated but still functional.
formal The sailor prepared to cast off the ropes and set sail.
informal Let's cast off and get this boat moving!
slang I'm ready to cast off this dead weight and start fresh.
figurative It's time to cast off the old habits and embrace a new way of living.
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