Beat on

verb

To repeatedly strike or hit something.

He continued to beat on the door until someone answered.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To repeatedly strike or hit something.

Often appears as...

  • beat on the door
  • beat on the drum
verb

To persist or continue without getting tired or stopping.

Despite the adversity, he beat on, never losing hope.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To persist or continue without getting tired or stopping.

Often appears as...

  • beat on tirelessly
  • beat on relentlessly
verb

To attack or assault someone violently.

The thugs beat on him until he was unconscious.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To attack or assault someone violently.

Often appears as...

  • beat on mercilessly
  • thugs beat on

Usage tips

Disapproving

Informal

verb

To repeatedly strike or hit something.

He continued to beat on the door until someone answered.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To repeatedly strike or hit something.

Often appears as...

  • beat on the door
  • beat on the drum
verb

To persist or continue without getting tired or stopping.

Despite the adversity, he beat on, never losing hope.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To persist or continue without getting tired or stopping.

Often appears as...

  • beat on tirelessly
  • beat on relentlessly
verb

To attack or assault someone violently.

The thugs beat on him until he was unconscious.
Visual representation of "beat on" - To attack or assault someone violently.

Often appears as...

  • beat on mercilessly
  • thugs beat on

Usage tips

Disapproving

Informal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "beat on"
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Physical Intensity

Indicates a forceful or vigorous action, often fueled by strong emotions.

Illustration for Physical Intensity
She beat on the table in frustration.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency

Used to convey a sense of urgency or desperation, especially in getting attention.

Illustration for Urgency
He beat on the window to warn them of the fire.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Action

Stresses the repetition of the hitting action, not just a single instance.

Illustration for Repeated Action
The hail continued to beat on the roof all night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Intensity

Indicates a forceful or vigorous action, often fueled by strong emotions.

Illustration for Physical Intensity
She beat on the table in frustration.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency

Used to convey a sense of urgency or desperation, especially in getting attention.

Illustration for Urgency
He beat on the window to warn them of the fire.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Action

Stresses the repetition of the hitting action, not just a single instance.

Illustration for Repeated Action
The hail continued to beat on the roof all night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Intensity

Indicates a forceful or vigorous action, often fueled by strong emotions.

Illustration for Physical Intensity
She beat on the table in frustration.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency

Used to convey a sense of urgency or desperation, especially in getting attention.

Illustration for Urgency
He beat on the window to warn them of the fire.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repeated Action

Stresses the repetition of the hitting action, not just a single instance.

Illustration for Repeated Action
The hail continued to beat on the roof all night.
Visual representation of the word "Beat on"

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