putout

/ˈpjuːt aʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who manages or operates a baseball team’s bullpen, especially one who brings in relief pitchers.

“The putout helped the team turn the game around.”

2. verb

to extinguish or put out a fire or flames; to get rid of or eliminate something.

“The firemen worked hard to putout the large blaze.”

3. verb

to cause someone to become tired or disgusted.

“The monotony of the work was starting to putout the new employee.”

Synonyms

  • extinguisher
  • fireman
  • reliever

Antonyms

  • igniter
  • ignition