verb · (of a player or team) to be knocked out or eliminated from a competition

卫冕冠军在小组赛中意外出局。

verb · (of a batter or player) to be put out or dismissed in sports like baseball or cricket

击球手被三振出局了。

verb · (figurative) to be forced out or excluded from a competitive environment or market

不努力的人最终会被职场出局。