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to tag out
01
(of a professional wrestler) to touch one's partner so the partner can enter the ring and take over the match
Example
In a tag team match, wrestlers can tag out by touching their partner's hand, signaling the switch.
The wrestler in the ring looked exhausted and signaled to tag out to his teammate waiting on the apron.
Tagging out strategically can give wrestlers a chance to catch their breath and plan their next move.
02
(in baseball) to touch a runner with the ball to get them out
Example
The catcher tagged him out at home plate.
The shortstop tagged out the baserunner sliding into second.
The outfielder's quick throw allowed the third baseman to tag the runner out.
