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tag out

1 of 1verb
/tæg aʊt/
Forms:tags out,tagging out,tagged out,tagged out
1

(of a professional wrestler) to touch one's partner so the partner can enter the ring and take over the match

  • In a tag team match, wrestlers can tag out by touching their partner's hand, signaling the switch.
  • The wrestler in the ring looked exhausted and signaled to tag out to his teammate waiting on the apron.
  • Tagging out strategically can give wrestlers a chance to catch their breath and plan their next move.
  • The crowd erupted with excitement as the underdog wrestler managed to tag out just in time for his partner to enter and turn the match around.
  • The referee watched closely to ensure that all tag outs were made within the rules of the match.
2

(in baseball) to touch a runner with the ball to get them out

  • The catcher tagged him out at home plate.
  • The shortstop tagged out the baserunner sliding into second.
  • The outfielder's quick throw allowed the third baseman to tag the runner out.
  • The infielder tagged out the player attempting to steal second.
  • The outfielder tagged out the runner.