ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ) set out on a course of action He struck out on his own remove from a list Cross the name of the dead person off the list cause to get out The pitcher retired three batters the runner was put out at third base put out or be put out by a strikeout Oral struck out three batters to close the inning make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body be unsuccessful in an endeavor The candidate struck out with his health care plan