Definition of hit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical impacttr. strike someone or something with a forceful blowtr.
- She hit the ball with a bat..
2.
collisionintr. come into contact with something forcefullyintr.
- The car hit the wall.
3.
achieve a leveltr. reach a particular level or figuretr.
- The video hit one million views overnight..
4.
activatetr. US press a button or keytr. US
- Hit the enter key to continue.
5.
difficultytr. encounter a problem or obstacletr.
- We hit a snag in our plans.
6.
emotional impacttr. affect someone emotionally or mentallytr.
- The news really hit him hard.
7.
traveltr. US visit a place brieflytr. US
- We hit the mall before going home.
8.
contract killingtr. Rare US kill someone on instructionstr. Rare US
- The gang decided to hit the target.
Noun
1.
physical impactblow or impact with force
- The hit knocked him off his feet.
2.
entertainment successsuccessful song, film, or show
- The movie was a box office hit.
3.
sportsUS successful play in baseballUS
- He got a hit in the ninth inning.
4.
internet visitvisit to a website
- The website received a million hits last month.
5.
medicaldose of a drug
- He took a hit from the joint.
6.
criminal actUS planned attack or murderUS
- The gang ordered a hit on the rival leader.
Expressions with hit
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affect me emotionally or mentally
The news of her passing hit me hard.
have a good relationship with someone
They hit off immediately at the party.
reach the lowest point physically
The diver hit bottom at 30 meters.
discover or think of something, especially an idea or solution
She hit on the perfect solution to the problem during the meeting..
become very popular or successful with people
The new video game will be a hit with teenagers.
strike the edge of the pavement with a vehicle
She accidentally hit the kerb while parking.
achieve a goal or objective
She worked hard to hit the target and get the promotion.
suffer a lot because of something bad
Many families were hard hit by the storm.
achieve sudden popularity or success very quickly
The song became an overnight hit after its release.
movie or show that is very successful
The new superhero film is a box office hit.
reach a point where no further progress can be made
After hours of discussion, we hit a brick wall and had to adjourn.
provoke strong reaction by bringing up a tender subject
His comment about her father hit a nerve immediately.
stop improving or increasing
Sales hit a plateau after the initial surge.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
encounter a major obstacle stopping progress
During the project, we hit a wall and had to rethink.
feeling extremely tired or sore
After the marathon, I felt hit by a truck.
hit a cricket ball over the boundary
He hit it for six to win the match.
develop a friendly relationship quickly
They hit it off immediately at the party.
ask someone to contact you
Hit me up when you arrive.
reach a worse level than ever before
The company's profits hit new lows this quarter.
criticize strongly in speech or writing
The politician hit out at the new policies during the debate..
perform something with very great success or impressive skill
The band hit out of the park with their new album.
pause a video or audio
He hit pause to answer the phone.
very popular and successful entertainment production
The new drama quickly became a hit show.
Origin of hit
Old English, hittan (to strike)
Terms with hit included in their meaning
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sports equipment
club used in sports to hit balls
physical action
hit forcefully with the foot
communication
hit something to attract attention
physical action
hit with the palm of the hand
light hit
hit something lightly and quickly
sports
team sport where players hit a ball over a net
shooting practice
the target or object intended to be hit
dodge
change direction to not hit something
impact action
hit something hard making a loud noise
sports
hit an object using a wooden or metal club
avoidance
move quickly to avoid being hit
failure
fail to hit a target or goal
target not met
not hit or reached as intended
strike
hit with a sweeping motion
physical
lose balance and hit the ground
equipment
tool used to hit a golf ball
door action
hit or tap a door to get someone's attention
injury
hit one's head against something
violence
hit someone or something with force
strike
powerful hit with a fist or weapon
sound
sound of something being hit repeatedly
sports
hit very hard in sports
achievement
failure to hit or achieve something
accuracy
failures to hit or reach a target
Examples of hit in a sentence
The car hit the tree during the storm. The ball hit the window. A branch hit the roof during the storm. The stock price hit an all-time high. The athlete hit a new personal best in the race. Hit the power button to start the device.
You need to hit the reset key to reboot. We hit a wall with the project. They hit a roadblock during negotiations. The movie's ending hit her unexpectedly. His words hit me like a ton of bricks. We hit the beach for a quick swim. They hit the bookstore before it closed. They hired someone to hit the witness. The boss ordered him to hit the rival leader. The hit was heard across the room. He took a hit to the shoulder. The band's latest single is a hit. Her debut novel became an instant hit. The rookie's first hit was a home run. She celebrated her hit with the team. The blog post got thousands of hits overnight. Our new campaign increased website hits significantly. The patient needed a hit of morphine. She felt dizzy after a hit of the inhaler. The detective suspected a hit was planned. A hit was carried out on the witness.
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- French:frapper, coup, ...
- German:schlagen, Schlag, ...
- Italian:picchiare, colpo, ...
- Spanish:pegar, golpe, ...
- Portuguese:acertar, golpe, ...
- Chinese:打, 热门, ...
- Japanese:打つ, 打撃, ...
- Arabic:ضَرَبَ, ضربة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכּוֹת, מַכָּה, ...
- Russian:ударить, удар, ...
- Ukrainian:вдарити, удар, ...
- Hindi:मारना, प्रहार, ...
Definition of HIT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
fitness trainingTECH. interval routine using brief all-out efforts separated by easier recoveryTECH.
- She added HIT sessions twice a week to improve her conditioning.
2.
acr: Health Information TechnologyTECH. use computers to manage health informationTECH.
- HIT makes patient records easy to access.
Examples of HIT in a sentence
HIT helps time‑pressed athletes improve cardiovascular fitness efficiently. HIT helps doctors share lab results quickly. Many hospitals invest in HIT for better care.
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- French:entraînement à haute intensité, TIC en santé, ...
- German:HIT, Gesundheitsinformationstechnologie, ...
- Italian:allenamento a intervalli ad alta intensità, ICT, ...
- Spanish:entrenamiento de alta intensidad, TIS, ...
- Portuguese:treino de alta intensidade, TIS, ...
- Chinese:高强度训练, 健康信息技术, ...
- Japanese:高強度インターバルトレーニング, 医療情報技術, ...
- Arabic:تَدْرِيبٌ مُتَقَطِّعٌ عَالِي الشِّدَّةِ, تقنية المعلومات الصحية, ...
- Hebrew:אִימוּן אִינְטֶרְוָולִים עַצִּים וּקְצָרִים עִם הִתְאוֹשְׁשׁוּת קַלָּה, טֶכְנוֹלוֹגְיַת מֵידָע בְּרִיאוּתִית, ...
- Russian:высокоинтенсивная интервальная тренировка, Медицинские ИТ, ...
- Ukrainian:високоінтенсивне тренування, інформаційні технології в охороні здоров'я, ...
- Hindi:हाई इंटेन्सिटी ट्रेनिंग, एचआईटी, ...
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