bat around

Definitions

1. 1

   To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same…

   To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning.

   • If the teams do not have the same number of players, the team with the greater number of players bats around once per inning, and the team with the smaller number of players will bat an equal number of times as the opposing team,[…].
   • […]the Braves knocked Bunning out, batting around and scoring six runs in the fourth inning. They then scored four more runs the next inning, batting around once again against Dallas Green[…].
2. 2

   To discuss.

   • I think we've batted this idea around enough to take a decision.
3. 3

   To flit quickly from place to place.

   • You must be tired after batting around all day.
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   1. 4

      To waste time

      To waste time; to idle or loaf.

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