throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

1

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

2

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep your feet warm on a long-haul flight in a pair of cozy socks, or throw on a pullover to feel snug while hiking through the Andes mountains on a multi-day trek. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025

However, as was the case with McCarthy, Allar puts several money throws on tape every time Penn State plays. —Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

Instead of throwing on your beloved puffer jacket, consider elevating the outfit with an oversized coat or blazer. —Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024

Some have turned out to be fragments, which is even more remarkable: The worse the specimen, the more likely it’s deemed kindling and thrown on the fire. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024