[v] set out on a course of action; "He struck out on his own"
[v] remove from a list; "Cross the name of the dead person off the list"
[v] put out or be put out by a strikeout; "Oral struck out three batters to close the inning"
[v] pitch three strikes and put the batter out; "The pitcher walked two and struck out three"
[v] be unsuccessful in an endeavor; "The candidate struck out with his health care plan"