Meaning of strike out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    strike out

    Definitions

    1. remove from a list

    Examples

    • « Cross the name of the dead person off the list »
  2. 2. put out or be put out by a strikeout

    Examples

    • « Oral struck out three batters to close the inning »
  3. 3. be unsuccessful in an endeavor

    Examples

    • « The candidate struck out with his health care plan »
  4. 4. cause to retire

    Examples

    • « The pitcher retired three batters »
    • « the runner was put out at third base »

    Derived terms

  5. 5. set out on a course of action

    Examples

    • « He struck out on his own »

Famous quotes

  • « We have to judge politicians by their cumulative score. In one innings they make a great catch, in another they drop the ball. In one they score a home run, in another they strike out. But it is their cumulative batting average that we are interested in. »
    Jesse Jackson
  • « I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher, I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself. »
    Willie Stargell
  • « If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success. »
    John D. Rockefeller

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