knock out
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Also, knock out cold . Render unconscious by a blow or some other means. For example, It was just a swinging door, but it knocked her out , or Just one of those sleeping pills can knock you out cold . [Late 1500s]
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Make tired, exhaust, as in That sightseeing tour knocked me out .
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Render useless or inoperative, as in The storm knocked out the power .
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See knock off , def. 2.
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See knock oneself out .
Example Sentences
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"The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," he told ABC News on Sunday night.
From BBC
Three years earlier, Houthi-claimed aerial assaults on two Aramco facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia temporarily knocked out half of the kingdom's crude production.
From Barron's
Concussion was not recognised, and players would be moved to the side if they were knocked out.
From BBC
Meanwhile, Monaco are left to focus on trying to qualify for Europe again next season after being knocked out in the Champions League play-offs for the second year running.
From Barron's
Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out of the Champions League, 7-5 on aggregate.
From Barron's
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