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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
Examples
Their dedication and teamwork helped them beat out the other teams.
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
Examples
The drummer enthusiastically beat out a lively rhythm during the performance.
03
to suppress a fire or flame completely
Transitive: to beat out a fire
Examples
They tried to beat out the flames with sand during the fire drill.
