Beat off
verb
To repel or fend off an opponent or threat.
The team managed to beat off their opponents and win the game.
Often appears as...
- beat off the attack
- beat off the competition
verb
To masturbate, usually for a male.
This term is rarely used in polite conversation because of its crude nature.
Usage tips
Vulgar, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To repel or fend off an opponent or threat.
The team managed to beat off their opponents and win the game.
Often appears as...
- beat off the attack
- beat off the competition
verb
To masturbate, usually for a male.
This term is rarely used in polite conversation because of its crude nature.
Usage tips
Vulgar, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Use 'beat off' when describing successful defense against challenges or threats in a competitive sense.
The small village beat off the invading forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Contest Victory
Apply the phrase in contexts where someone emerges victorious against direct competition or rivals.
She managed to beat off stiff competition for the scholarship.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Contact
Remember, 'beat off' does not mean physical beating; it's about overcoming a challenge without physical contact.
The goalkeeper beat off the threat from the penalty kick.
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Use 'beat off' when describing successful defense against challenges or threats in a competitive sense.
The small village beat off the invading forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Contest Victory
Apply the phrase in contexts where someone emerges victorious against direct competition or rivals.
She managed to beat off stiff competition for the scholarship.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Contact
Remember, 'beat off' does not mean physical beating; it's about overcoming a challenge without physical contact.
The goalkeeper beat off the threat from the penalty kick.
Pro Tip 1/3Defensive Action
Use 'beat off' when describing successful defense against challenges or threats in a competitive sense.
The small village beat off the invading forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Contest Victory
Apply the phrase in contexts where someone emerges victorious against direct competition or rivals.
She managed to beat off stiff competition for the scholarship.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Contact
Remember, 'beat off' does not mean physical beating; it's about overcoming a challenge without physical contact.
The goalkeeper beat off the threat from the penalty kick.
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