Source : WordNet®

strike out
     v 1: remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off
          the list" [syn: {cross off}, {cross out}, {strike off},
          {mark}]
     2: put out or be put out by a strikeout; "Oral struck out three
        batters to close the inning"
     3: be unsuccessful in an endeavor; "The candidate struck out
        with his health care plan"
     4: cause to retire; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the
        runner was put out at third base" [syn: {retire}]
     5: set out on a course of action; "He struck out on his own"