What does discard mean?

Discard can have several meanings depending on the context:

- To get rid of something as worthless or unwanted:

Example: "He discarded the broken toy."

- To reject or refuse something:

Example: "She discarded the offer of a promotion."

- To eliminate or remove from consideration:

Example: "The judge discarded the evidence as inadmissible."

- To lose or be deprived of something:

Example: "The team discarded the lead in the second half."

- In games or sports, to voluntarily give up a card, piece, or move when it is not advantageous to play or make it:

Example: "In poker, he discarded two of his cards."