This meaning refers to the physical action of throwing something down, discarding it, or extending one’s legs out, indicating a release or relaxation of posture.

This meaning describes the act of giving up a position, job, or responsibility, often indicating a sense of leaving something behind voluntarily.

Here, the word conveys the notion of selflessly giving or sacrificing something important for a greater good or cause.

This meaning indicates the initial action of throwing, suggesting the beginning of a physical act of tossing something away.