STRIKE OUT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • set out on a course of action
    Usage Example(s)
    • He struck out on his own
    Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • remove from a list
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Cross the name of the dead person off the list
    Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • cause to retire
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The pitcher retired three batters
    • the runner was put out at third base
    Cause(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • put out or be put out by a strikeout
    Usage Example(s)
    • Oral struck out three batters to close the inning
    Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • be unsuccessful in an endeavor
    Usage Example(s)
    • The candidate struck out with his health care plan
    Hypernyms(s) strike out is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower