throw overboard meaning and definition

THROW OVERBOARD verb

Definition of throw overboard (verb)

1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
   • "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"
   • synonyms: forego, forfeit, forgo, give up, waive
   • antonym: arrogate
2. throw from a boat
   • synonyms: deep-six