Outs

In baseball, an out signifies a player's removal from the batting team's lineup, ending their opportunity to score a run during their turn at bat. This can occur in several ways: by a strikeout, a caught fly ball, a force out at a base, or a runner being tagged out. The accumulation of three outs in an inning concludes that inning. The concept of an 'out' extends beyond baseball and can metaphorically represent the removal of an opportunity, the disclosure of a secret, or a situation where one is at a disadvantage.

Outs meaning with examples

• The pitcher threw three consecutive strikes, resulting in three quick outs. The crowd groaned as their team lost their chance to score. The inning ended abruptly. The team went back in to try and win the game.
• After a diving catch in center field, the outfielder secured the second out of the inning, shifting the momentum. With two outs, runners on base become extra important to score. The batter stepped to the plate, knowing the pressure was on.
• The whistleblower had a significant disadvantage after being revealed as the source of the information. Their career and their character took an out. They were going to have to face adversity.
• Due to a miscommunication, the project ran into multiple unexpected issues, with the team's ability to complete the project was out. The team fell behind schedule and budget due to this issue. They had a huge deficit to try and recover from.