Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throw-over

noun

/ˈθroʊˌoʊvər/

Definition

A throw-over is a sudden or unexpected withdrawal or abandonment of a commitment or responsibility.

Examples

After months of working together, he decided to do a throw-over, leaving his teammates to finish the project alone.
The throw-over of the contract by the vendor caught everyone by surprise.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe a situation where someone abruptly disengages from a previously agreed-upon duty or situation, leaving others involved without support or guidance.