throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

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

He threw on the lights.

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The Align Dress is the perfect thing to throw on for a day of running errands, yapping at brunch, or walking your pup. —

Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024 As the Saints crept closer and closer to the Rams’ end zone, down a touchdown in the fourth quarter, quarterback Derek Carr dropped back to throw on fourth-and-3. —

The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024 The scoop neck tank is ideal for wearing under other items during your trip, and the pants are easy to throw on for the plane, the pool, or a post-dinner ice cream run. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 Pair them with your favorite jeans or throw on some leggings depending on the occasion. —

Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw on