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Definitions

strike out

VERB
leave to begin new venture
Synonyms
WEAK
bear begin get under way head initiate light out make set out start start out take off
Antonyms
WEAK
remain stay

Example Sentences

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Taylor still wanted to strike out on his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

France had been spearheading a months-long push for similar EU action alongside member states including Denmark, Greece and Spain -- before deciding to strike out on its own.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Brooklyn has been keen in recent years to strike out on his own, trying his hand at photography and cooking, and there have been many story and rumours about a rift.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Hit two home runs and strike out 10 batters in the same game?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

I couldn’t strike out on my own, and even with help it’s not worth the risk.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver