"Cross the name of the dead person off the list" put out or be put out by a strikeout
"Oral struck out three batters to close the inning" be unsuccessful in an endeavor
"The candidate struck out with his health care plan" make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body cause to get out
"The pitcher retired three batters"
"the runner was put out at third base" set out on a course of action
