strike out
Third Person
strikes out
Present Participle
striking out
Past Tense
struck out
Past Participle
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:
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.
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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.