What is the meaning of knock out?

verb

  • Eliminate.
    • usage: "knock out a target"
  • Knock unconscious or senseless.
    • usage: "the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds"
  • Destroy or break forcefully.
    • usage: "The windows were knocked out"
  • Overwhelm with admiration.
    • usage: "All the guys were knocked out by her charm"
  • Empty (as of tobacco) by knocking out.
    • usage: "knocked out a pipe"
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