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.