Meaning of the word "strike out" in English

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strike out

US /straɪk aʊt/

UK /straɪk aʊt/

to fail at something, especially in baseball when a batter fails to hit three pitches and is out

Example:

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The batter struck out, ending the inning.

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I tried to start my own business, but I struck out.

Synonym:

fail flop fizzle out wash out bomb

to set out on a new course or venture, often with determination

Example:

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After college, she decided to strike out on her own and travel the world.

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He struck out in a new direction with his research.

Synonym:

embark venture set forth start out begin

to remove or cancel something by drawing a line through it

Example:

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Please strike out any incorrect information on the form.

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The judge ordered the testimony to be struck out from the record.

Synonym:

cross out delete erase cancel expunge

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