1.
If you ~ sounds on a drum or similar instrument, you make the sounds by hitting the instrument.
Drums and cymbals ~ a solemn rhythm.
= tap out
PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron)
2.
If you ~ a fire, you cause it to go out by hitting it, usually with an object such as a blanket.
His brother ~ the flames with a blanket...
She managed to beat the fire out.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron), V n P
3.
If you ~ someone in a competition, you defeat them. (mainly AM)
Indianapolis ~ nearly 100 other cities as the site for a huge United Airlines maintenance center...
If we are certain a rival will beat us out, we are wide open to jealousy.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron), V n P