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home run
home runn. Abbr. HR Baseball A hit that allows the batter to make a complete circuit of the diamond and score a run.home run n (Baseball) baseball a hit that enables the batter to run round all four bases, usually by hitting the ball out of the playing area home′ run′
n. a hit in baseball allowing the batter to circle the bases and score a run. [1855–60, Amer.] home runA hit that allows the batter to get around all the bases in one turn.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  home run - a base hit on which the batter scores a runhomerbase hit, safety - (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safelysolo blast, solo homer - a home run with no runners on base | | 2. |  home run - something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"bell ringer, bull's eye, marksuccess - an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"figure of speech, trope, image, figure - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense |
Translationshome run
home run1. In baseball and softball, a hit that allows one to round all four bases and score, typically because the ball has been hit past the limits of the outfield. If Lamont can hit a home run, we'll win the game!2. By extension, an action that is very successful. Our numbers have been down, so we really need to hit a home run this quarter in order to turn a profit for the year. It was an unexpected interview question, but I really feel like a hit a home run with it.See also: home, runhome runA highly successful achievement; also, doubling one's profits. For example, We scored a home run with that drug stock, buying it at 15 and selling at 30. This expression originated in the mid-1800s in baseball, where it refers to a pitched ball batted so far that the batter can round all three bases and reach home plate, scoring a run. Its figurative use dates from the mid-1900s. See also: home, runhome run
home runA cable that begins at a central distribution point, such as a hub or PBX, and runs to its destination station without connecting to anything else. Home runs are used in star topologies.home run
Home runLarge capital gain in a stock in a short period of time.Home RunAn investment that results in an especially large capital gain in a very short period of time. For example, one may buy a stock that jumps from $5 per share to $55 per share in only six months. A home run results in huge capital gains for the stockholder or other investor. This term can be used for any investment vehicle, especially an IPO. See also: Hot issue.home run An investment that produced a large return in a short period of time for its purchaser. For example, an investor might purchase shares in an initial public offering that moves sharply upward in subsequent trading in the secondary market.AcronymsSeeHRhome run
Synonyms for home runnoun a base hit on which the batter scores a runSynonymsRelated Words- base hit
- safety
- solo blast
- solo homer
noun something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goalSynonyms- bell ringer
- bull's eye
- mark
Related Words- success
- figure of speech
- trope
- image
- figure
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