Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foul-out
verb
/faʊl aʊt/
Definition
To disqualify a player in a basketball game after they have committed a certain number of personal fouls.
Examples
- After committing his fifth foul, the coach had no choice but to let him foul-out of the game.
- The star player had to sit on the bench because he fouled-out in the third quarter.
- Foul-out rules vary between college and professional basketball leagues.
Meaning
Foul-out refers to a situation in basketball where a player is removed from the game due to committing too many fouls, typically five or six depending on the level of play.
Synonyms
- disqualify
- eject
- remove