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strike out

1 of 2verb
/ˈstraɪk aʊt/
Forms:strikes out,striking out,struck out,struck out
1

to eliminate someone or something from a list

  • The coach had to strike out injured players from the roster before the big game.
  • Due to budget constraints, they had to strike out several items from the shopping list.
  • The board of directors had to strike out some projects from the budget to prioritize essential ones.
  • The captain had to strike a player out from the starting lineup due to a last-minute injury.
  • The board of directors had to strike out some projects from the budget to prioritize essential ones.
Synonyms:
cross outcross offmarkstrike off
2

to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

  • Despite their efforts, the team struck out in their attempt to win the championship.
  • He felt disappointed when he struck out in his attempt to secure a job at the prestigious company.
  • She struck out in her endeavor to create a successful startup business.
  • After several failed attempts, he felt demoralized as he continued to strike out in finding a suitable job.
  • The scientist, after multiple experiments, was disappointed to strike out in discovering a groundbreaking solution.
3

(of baseball or softball) to try to hit the ball three times without success, resulting in being called out

  • James swung the bat three times, but he missed each time and was called out.
  • The batter hoped to hit the ball, but after three unsuccessful attempts, she was called out.
  • Despite his efforts, the player struck out, ending the team's chance to score.
  • The pitcher threw some tricky pitches, and the batter couldn't connect, getting called out.
4

to start something new and independent

  • They decided to strike out together and start a family business.
  • After saving enough money, he finally struck out on his dream of opening a restaurant.
  • The young artist decided to strike out and showcase her work in local galleries.
  • Eager to make a difference, they struck out on a mission to address environmental issues.
5

(of baseball or softball) to throw the ball in a way that makes the batter miss it three times, and the batter is then out

  • The pitcher wanted to make the batter miss the ball and strike him out.
  • He confidently went up to bat, but the pitcher easily made him miss and struck him out.
  • The coach told the young pitcher to focus on making each batter miss and striking them out.
  • Despite the pressure, the pitcher stayed calm and successfully made the batter miss, striking him out.
  • With a powerful fastball, the pitcher consistently makes batters miss and strikes him out.
Synonyms:
retire
6

to forcefully move a part of one's body toward or away from something

  • The child, scared of the imaginary monster, struck out wildly in the dark.
  • Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he struck out at the keyboard in annoyance.
  • The boxer trained to strike out with precision, aiming for the opponent's weak spots.