beat out

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
2. 2
   To extinguish.
3. 3
   To defeat by a narrow margin.
4. 4
   To work out fully.
5. 5
   To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.
6. 6
   To bash a hole in.
7. 7
   To reach base after a bunt or groundball.
8. 8
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, out.