x out
To put an X through something on paper to show it is wrong, canceled, or should be removed.
Meanings
To draw an X through text or an item to indicate it is wrong, canceled, or should be ignored.
"She x'd out the wrong answers and wrote the corrections above them."
To close a window, tab, or dialog box by clicking the X button.
"Just x out of that pop-up and continue reading the article."
To eliminate or remove someone or something from a list, plan, or consideration.
"We can x out the first two candidates — neither of them has the required experience."
Common in informal writing and editing. Also used metaphorically to mean eliminating someone or something from consideration. In digital contexts, refers to clicking the X button to close a window or tab.
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