hit and run

The phrase "hit and run" describes various scenarios where an immediate action is followed by a rapid departure, commonly seen in traffic incidents, sports, and military tactics.

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Definition

B2Traffic Law

(legal)A traffic incident where a driver causes a collision and leaves the scene without providing contact information or assistance.

Example

  • The driver was charged with hit and run after fleeing the scene of the accident.

B2Baseball

(sports)A strategy where a runner starts running as the pitch is thrown, and the batter tries to hit the ball to advance the runner.

Example

  • The team executed a perfect hit and run to score the winning run.

C1Military

(technical)A tactic involving a quick attack followed by an immediate withdrawal before the enemy can respond.

Example

  • The guerrilla fighters used hit and run tactics to disrupt enemy supply lines.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit and run":

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