to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
etwas loswerden; sich von Kontrolle oder Krankheit befreien (etwas loswerden; sich von Kontrolle oder Krankheit befreien)
"It took him weeks to throw off the flu."
"Es dauerte Wochen, um die Grippe abzuwerfen." (Es dauerte Wochen, um die Grippe **abzuwerfen**.)
to take more responsibility or show initiative when needed
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
to give confidence or faith to someone you believe in
to stop the supply of something; to disconnect
to review or revise something carefully
to stay cheerful and hopeful in tough times