Translation of "opgooi" into English

As die persoon opgooi, laat hom op sy sy lê sodat hy nie verstik nie.

If the person is vomiting, place him on his side to prevent choking.

Hy sou die brief beslis nie net vlugtig lees en dit in ’n laai gooi nie.

He certainly would not just scan its contents and toss it into a drawer.