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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.