Hit

/hˈɪt/

/ˈhɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "hit"

to hit

VERB

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

Transitive: to hit sb/sth

Example

I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.

The boxer hit his opponent with a powerful punch.

The teacher told the student not to hit his classmates.

1.1

(of a projectile or its shooter) to strike a target and cause injury or damage

Transitive: to hit a target

Example

The cannonball hit the castle walls, creating a breach.

The sniper fired a shot and hit the enemy soldier.

During the battle, a stray bullet hit a civilian in the arm.

1.2

to accidentally strike a part of our body against something

Transitive: to hit a part of one's body on sth | to hit a part of one's body against sth

Example

Ouch!

Be careful not to hit your elbow on the doorframe.

He hit his shin against the coffee table and it hurt.

1.3

to press or touch something such as a switch, button, or key in order to make a machine, device, etc. do a particular thing

Transitive: to hit a switch or button

Example

As the car in front suddenly stopped, I had to hit the brakes to avoid a collision.

I hit the " send " button on my phone to text her.

Hit the switch to turn on the lights.

1.4

to crash into someone or something causing injury or damage

Transitive: to hit sb/sth

Example

The baseball hit the window and broke it.

The car hit the tree, but luckily no one was hurt.

The hailstorm hit the roof and caused some damage.

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

Transitive: to hit a ball

Example

She hit the tennis ball with a powerful forehand.

He hit the golf ball straight down the fairway.

I hit the baseball out of the park with that swing.

2.1

to gain points in a sport by striking a ball

Transitive: to hit points

Example

He hit a three-pointer from downtown.

The baseball player hit a home run, earning several runs for his team.

He hit a hole-in-one with his golf swing.

to attack someone or something in order to rob or kill them

Transitive: to hit sb/sth

Example

The gang decided to hit the rival mob's hideout at midnight.

The bank robbers hit the security guard as they fled the scene.

He was arrested for planning to hit a jewelry store.

to realize something in a sudden way

Transitive: to hit sb

Example

I was lost in thought, and then it suddenly hit me - today is my anniversary!

It hit her that we were running out of time to catch the train.

That 's when it really hit me that I had forgotten my wallet at home.

to experience or encounter something, particularly something bad

Transitive: to hit an undesirable situation

Example

Our team hit a setback during the project.

When he was hiking, he hit bad weather in the mountains.

The economy hit a recession last year.

5.1

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

Transitive: to hit sb

Example

Losing my job really hit me hard.

The news of the accident hit her like a ton of bricks.

Small businesses were hit particularly badly during the economic downturn.

to reach a specific point, level, or amount

Transitive: to hit a level or an amount

Example

Inflation is expected to hit 5 % by the end of the year.

The stock market hit a new high last week.

The campaign aims to hit a million views on social media.

6.1

to get to or reach a particular place

Transitive: to hit a place

Example

Keep walking straight, and you 'll hit the main street.

We hit the beach just in time to see the sunrise.

If you drive fast, you 'll hit the city before rush hour.

6.2

to become largely available to be bought

Transitive: to hit a market

Example

The highly anticipated novel by the famous author will hit the bookstores in a few days.

This exciting video game is hitting the market just in time for the holiday season.

The fashion brand 's latest collection will hit the shelves of your favorite boutiques soon.

to satisfy or please greatly, often used to describe something that is very successful or well-received

Approving

Informal

Example

That new restaurant really hit the spot!

His performance in the play hit all the right notes.

This song hits me every time I hear it.

Hit

NOUN

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

Example

Her first novel was a hit and sold millions of copies worldwide.

The artist 's exhibition was a hit, attracting thousands of visitors.

The comedian 's show on the streaming service is a surprising hit.

(baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)

someone or something that is extremely popular

the act of striking or making contact with something, usually with force

hitting

striking

Example

The hit of the hammer on the nail drove it deep into the wood.

The boxer ’s powerful hit knocked his opponent down.

The hit of the car's bumper against the curb caused a loud noise.

a connection made via the internet to another website

a dose of a narcotic drug

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

taking another card from the deck or discard pile, typically with the goal of improving one's hand or achieving a certain combination of cards

What is "hit"?

Hit is the act of drawing or receiving an additional card from the deck. This term is commonly used in games like Blackjack, where a player may ask for a hit to take another card in an attempt to improve their hand. The goal is to get closer to the target value, such as 21 in Blackjack, without exceeding it.