beat out

uncountable · irregular verb · transitive · phrasal, separable

A phrasal verb meaning to defeat someone or something in a competition, or to extinguish a fire by beating it.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий победить кого-то или что-то в соревновании, или потушить огонь, сбивая его.esVerbo frasal que significa vencer a alguien o algo en una competición, o apagar un fuego golpeándolo.frVerbe à particule signifiant vaincre quelqu'un ou quelque chose dans une compétition, ou éteindre un feu en frappant dessus.dePhrasal verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas in einem Wettbewerb zu besiegen, oder ein Feuer auszuschlagen, indem man es schlägt.ptVerbo frasal que significa derrotar ou superar alguém em uma competição, ou apagar um fogo batendo nele.zh短语动词，指在竞争中击败某人或某物，也指通过拍打把火扑灭。arفعل مركب يعني التغلب على شخص أو شيء في منافسة أو مسابقة، أو إخماد النار بضربها. ومن معانيه أيضًا تجاوز أو التفوق على الآخرين.

1. Defeat in competition informal

   To defeat someone or something in a competition, race, or contest.

   • Our team beat out the rivals in the final match.
   • She beat out several other candidates for the job.
   • The startup beat out larger companies to win the contract.

   ruПобедить в соревнованииesDerrotar en competiciónfrBattre en compétitiondeIm Wettkampf besiegenptDerrotar em competiçãozh在比赛中击败arالتغلب في المنافسة

   Synonyms: bestdefeatoutdooutshineovercomepipsurpasstrounce

   Antonyms: lose

2. Extinguish by hitting informal

   To put out a fire by hitting it repeatedly, often with a tool or cloth.

   • He beat out the flames with a blanket.
   • The firefighters beat out the small brush fire quickly.
   • She beat out the sparks before they could spread.

   ruПотушить ударамиesApagar golpeandofrÉteindre en frappantdeDurch Schlagen löschenptApagar batendozh击打灭火arإطفاء النار بالضرب

   Synonyms: extinguishput outquenchsnuff outstamp out

3. Produce a rhythm informal

   To create a rhythm by striking something repeatedly, often as part of music.

   • The drummer beat out a steady rhythm on the snare.
   • He beat out the tune on the table with his fingers.
   • She beat out a complex pattern on the bongos.

   ruВыбивать ритмesmarcar el ritmofrbattre un rythmedeeinen Rhythmus schlagenptMarcar o ritmozh敲出节奏arإيقاع بالضرب

   Synonyms: drumhammerpoundraptapthump

• beaten out past participle
• beat out past simple
• beating out present participle
• beats out third person singular

Base verb: beat