strike out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Intransitive Verb : To begin a new and independent course of action or endeavor, often leaving a previous situation. In baseball, to be called out after accumulating three strikes, or to cause a batter to be out in this way. To be completely unsuccessful; to fail. Transitive Verb : In baseball, to cause a batter to be out by pitching three strikes. To draw a line through written text...