Phrase guide

retire the side

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To get the third out of an inning, thus ending the turn of one team (side) for batting and signaling the next turn of the other team (side).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • [...] and that will retire the side [sportscaster patter]
  • Jones steps on first to retire the side.

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