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to beat out
[phrase form: beat]
01
to defeat and perform better than someone in a competition, sport, business, etc.
Transitive: to beat out a competitor
Example
Their dedication and teamwork helped them beat out the other teams.
The political candidate worked hard to beat out the opposition.
02
to make a rhythmic sound by hitting something consistently, commonly used in the context of music or drumming
Transitive: to beat out a rhythm
Example
The drummer enthusiastically beat out a lively rhythm during the performance.
As the music played, the children clapped their hands to beat out a simple beat.
03
to suppress a fire or flame completely
Transitive: to beat out a fire
Example
They tried to beat out the flames with sand during the fire drill.
The sprinkler system automatically activated to beat out the fire in the office.
