strike out

verb

1. remove from a list"Cross the name of the dead person off the list"
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. make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body
5. cause to get out"The pitcher retired three batters"
6. set out on a course of action"He struck out on his own"