To strike repeatedly with force. He beat the drum loudly during the parade.
To defeat someone in a game or competition. She beat her opponent in the final match.
To mix ingredients thoroughly by stirring or whipping. Beat the eggs until they are fluffy.
To pulsate or throb rhythmically. His heart began to beat faster as he approached the stage.
To make a path by walking repeatedly over the same area. They beat a path through the dense forest.
A regular rhythmic pattern in music or poetry. The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the song.
A single stroke or blow, especially in a series. He felt the beat of the drum in his chest.
A designated area or route regularly patrolled by a police officer. The officer walked his beat every night to ensure the neighborhood was safe.
A brief pause or moment in time. There was a beat of silence before she answered the question.
A subject area or topic that a reporter is responsible for covering on a regular basis. Politics is her beat at the newspaper.