bat around

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

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

   (intransitive)To have a team's first batter of the inning come to bat for a second time (after all of the others in the batting line-up have batted). (See the usage note below.)

3. (informal, transitive)To discuss.

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

4. (informal, intransitive)To flit quickly from place to place.

   You must be tired after batting around all day.

5. (informal, intransitive)To waste time; to idle or loaf.

1. The Swallow, the Sparrow, the Jay, the Jackdaw and the Bat (Flittermouse) fly around the house.

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• bat outTo expel, using bats, paddles or similar things.
• bat inTo bat so that a runner on base effects (a run).
• bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball, away from oneself.
• bat aroundTo have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning.
• bat roundSynonym of bat around.