English-Finnish translations for beat out

Definition of beat out

• To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum
• To extinguish
• To defeat by a narrow margin
• To work out fully

Examples

• The drummer beat out a steady slow march.
• He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket.
• She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize.

Related words

• beat about
• beating about
• beat about the bush
• without beating around the bush