Strike out
verb
To fail in an attempt or effort.
He decided to start his own business but struck out the first time.
Often appears as...
- strike out on
- strike out with
verb
To start out on a journey or new course of action.
After graduation, she decided to strike out on her own and moved to a new city.
Often appears as...
- strike out on
- strike out into
verb
In baseball, to retire a batter by a pitcher’s pitch that the batter swings at and misses.
The pitcher was able to strike out the last batter and win the game.
Often appears as...
- strike out swinging
- strike out the side
verb
To remove or cross out something from a written document.
The teacher instructed the students to strike out the incorrect answers in the test paper.
Often appears as...
- strike out words
- strike out sentences
Usage tips
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verb
To fail in an attempt or effort.
He decided to start his own business but struck out the first time.
Often appears as...
- strike out on
- strike out with
verb
To start out on a journey or new course of action.
After graduation, she decided to strike out on her own and moved to a new city.
Often appears as...
- strike out on
- strike out into
verb
In baseball, to retire a batter by a pitcher’s pitch that the batter swings at and misses.
The pitcher was able to strike out the last batter and win the game.
Often appears as...
- strike out swinging
- strike out the side
verb
To remove or cross out something from a written document.
The teacher instructed the students to strike out the incorrect answers in the test paper.
Often appears as...
- strike out words
- strike out sentences
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Attempt Failure
Used when someone tries hard but doesn't succeed, often in personal goals or careers.
He struck out again trying to pass his driving test.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Implies an unsuccessful result, which can cause disappointment.
Despite her efforts, she struck out in the talent audition.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Frustration
May convey a sense of frustration or setback without being too harsh.
After three interviews, he struck out on getting the job.
Pro Tip 1/3Attempt Failure
Used when someone tries hard but doesn't succeed, often in personal goals or careers.
He struck out again trying to pass his driving test.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Implies an unsuccessful result, which can cause disappointment.
Despite her efforts, she struck out in the talent audition.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Frustration
May convey a sense of frustration or setback without being too harsh.
After three interviews, he struck out on getting the job.
Pro Tip 1/3Attempt Failure
Used when someone tries hard but doesn't succeed, often in personal goals or careers.
He struck out again trying to pass his driving test.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Implies an unsuccessful result, which can cause disappointment.
Despite her efforts, she struck out in the talent audition.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Frustration
May convey a sense of frustration or setback without being too harsh.
After three interviews, he struck out on getting the job.
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