Beat on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To hit or strike something or someone repeatedly. It can also be used figuratively to mean criticizing or pressuring someone again and again.
Usage & Nuances
'Beat on' is informal and often used for repeated physical action ('beat on the door'), sometimes for sustained criticism ('beat on him for his mistakes'). It is not aggressive fighting, but more of persistent hitting or pressure. Not interchangeable with 'beat up', which means to injure.
Example Sentences
He beat on the door until someone answered.
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Please don't beat on the table during dinner.
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The rain beat on the roof all night.
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The kids were beating on pots and pans to make noise.
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She kept beating on him about his messy room.
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Don't just beat on the computer when it freezes—restart it.
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