2an instance of striking the target aimed at:one of the bombers had scored a direct hit
Computing an instance of identifying an item of data which matches the requirements of a search.
Computing an instance of a particular website being accessed by a user:the site gets an average 350,000 hits a day
3a successful venture, especially a film, pop record, or song:he was the director of many big hits [as modifier]:a hit single
informal a successful and popular person or thing:he’s proving to be a big hit with the fans
4 informal a dose of a narcotic drug:in another hour, I’ll need another hit
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1bring one’s hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully:Marius hit him in the mouth [no object]:police hit out with truncheons
accidentally strike (part of one’s body) against something, often causing injury:she fainted and hit her head on the metal bedstead
(of a moving object or body) come into contact with (someone or something stationary) quickly and forcefully:a car hit the barrier
informal touch or press (part of a machine or other device) in order to work it:he picked up the phone and hit several buttons
2cause harm or distress to:the area has been badly hit by pit closuresit hit him very hard when Rosie left
(of a disaster) occur in and cause damage to (an area) suddenly:the country was hit by a major earthquake
[no object] make a strongly worded criticism or attack:he hit out at the club’s decision to place him on the transfer list
informal, chiefly North American attack and rob or kill:if they’re cops, maybe it’s not a good idea to have them hit
3(of a missile or a person aiming one) strike (a target):the sniper fired and hit a third man
be suddenly and vividly realized by: [with object and clause]:it hit her that I wanted to settle down here
4 informal reach (a particular level, point, or figure):capital spending this year is likely to hit $1,800 millionhis career hit rock bottom
be affected by (an unfortunate and unexpected circumstance or event):the opening of the town centre hit a snag
arrive at or go to (a place):it was still night when we hit the outskirts of London
(of a product) become available and make an impact on:the latest board game to hit the market
[no object] take effect:we sat waiting for the caffeine to hit
give (someone) a dose of a drug or an alcoholic drink.
used to convey that someone is engaging in a particular pursuit or activity with enthusiasm:we went to Val d’Isère to hit the shops
5propel (a ball) with a bat, racket, stick, etc. to score runs or points in a game.
score (a run or point) by hitting a ball with a bat, racket, stick, etc.:he had hit 25 home runs
hit-and-miss
done or occurring at random:picking a remedy can be a bit hit-and-miss
hit-and-run
denoting a person who causes accidental or wilful damage and escapes before being discovered, or damage caused in this way:he was struck by a hit-and-run driver
hit someone below the belt
Boxing
give one’s opponent an illegal low blow.
behave unfairly to someone, especially so as to gain an unfair advantage.
Cricket the action of a batsman stepping on or knocking over their own wicket, resulting in their dismissal.
make a hit
be successful or popular:you made a big hit with their daughter
hit on
1 (also hit upon) discover or think of, especially by chance:she hit on a novel idea for fund-raising
2North American make sexual advances towards:he was really hitting on me, with steamy looks and innuendos
3 (also hit someone for) chiefly US ask someone for:she was waiting for the right moment to hit her mother for some cash
hit someone up
North American informal contact someone, typically in order to ask them for something:every two seconds, somebody’s hitting us up, calling us or texting us
