pick off vs reawaken

pick off

noun
  • An instance of throwing out a batter leading off base. 

verb
  • To dispose of tasks, obstacles, opponents etc. precisely, one by one. 

  • To intercept, such as a ball in flight. 

  • To throw out a runner by tagging them whilst they are not in contact with any of the three bases or home plate. 

  • To remove by picking. 

  • To shoot one by one. 

reawaken

verb
  • To wake after an extended period of sleep. 

  • To reactivate or reanimate. 

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