What does "Knock out" mean?

rendered unconscious

Synonym: render unconscious, incapacitate Opposite: revive, awaken

"Knock out" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You know, like, if it was me, I'd be all faking being knocked out, yo.

— Breaking Bad S1E2

You just knocked out cable TV for the whole town!

— Family Guy S1E2

And then they got a bulldozer and knocked her out of a tree.

— Grey's Anatomy S5E21

Run up to that roof, knock the ring out of Barney's hand, and say, "Sorry to interrupt, but you should be with me"?

— How I Met Your Mother S8E12

I'm liable to have knocked you out.

— Modern Family S8E13

I also taught you if you're gonna take a swing at someone, you better knock them out.

— Suits S5E13

to see if they can be used to knock out incoming ballistic missiles.

— The Big Bang Theory S5E13

knock Buzz out the window

— Toy Story

"Knock out" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 14 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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