English Dictionary

beat out

verb

To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum. / To extinguish. / (US) To defeat by a narrow margin. / To work out fully. / To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.

She managed to beat out all the other competitors and win the race.

意味（1）

To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.

The drummer beat out a steady slow march.

意味（2）

To extinguish.

He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket.

意味（3）

(US) To defeat by a narrow margin.

She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize.

意味（4）

To work out fully.

意味（5）

To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.

意味（6）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, out.