beat out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To extinguish by beating : To put out a fire by striking it repeatedly, typically with an object. To defeat narrowly or after a struggle : To overcome an opponent in a competition, contest, or conflict, often by a small margin or with significant effort. To produce a rhythm : To tap or strike something repeatedly to create a rhythmic pattern of sound. Usage and Ex...