throw on

verb — 4 senses

throw on

verb
1

To hastily put on (clothes).

  • He threw on a T-shirt and raced outside.
2

To activate, to turn on (a device etc.).

  • Could you please throw on the lights?
3

To start playing; to put on (a film, song etc.).

  • I threw on a movie to pass the time.
  • If you need something to keep you motivated, this is a good song to throw on. The chorus repeats "Chambea, jala," which means to keep hustling.2024 May 13, Laura Hanrahan, “The 22 Best Bad Bunny Songs”, in Cosmopolitan:
4

To send or add desperately.

  • City, who lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury midway through the second half, threw on Sergio Aguero for his final appearance but there was no fairytale ending for the club's greatest goalscorer as Chelsea closed out the win.2021 May 29, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 0-1 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport:

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