Vocabulary Entry

tko

|noun • verb

noun

TKO stands for 'technical knockout,' a term used in boxing and other combat sports to indicate a situation where a referee decides a fighter can no longer safely continue the fight.

Example Sentences

"The boxer achieved a TKO in the third round."

"After suffering multiple punches, the referee called a TKO on the fighter."

"In MMA, a TKO can occur when a fighter is unable to defend themselves."

verb

Example Sentences

"She managed to TKO her opponent before the end of the second round."

"The champion TKO'd his rival in an impressive display of skill."

"He trained hard to ensure he could TKO anyone in his weight class."