How to Pronounce "beat out"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈaʊt
BEET-owt
bˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt
BEET-owt
Definition
To win against someone or something in a competition, election, or comparison. It can also mean to defeat or do better than another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈiːt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-owt
UK
BEET-owt
Listen in Context
She beat out five other people for the job.
Our team beat out the champions at the tournament.
He beat out his friend by just one point.
I can't believe our song beat out all those other entries!