English / phrasal verb
Strike out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To fail in an effort, or to head out independently on a new course
In context
01
The medical researchers struck out several times before finding a viable treatment for the infection.
02
After years in the public hospital, the experienced cardiologist chose to strike out on his own.
Synonyms
fail,miscarry,set forth
Antonyms
succeed,triumph,conform
Collocations
strike out completely,strike out on one's own,strike out in diagnosis