hit it

phrasal-verb
UK: /hɪt ɪt/
US: /hɪt ɪt/

  1. To start playing music.

    1. Okay, band, hit it! [ ] [ ]
    2. The DJ said, "Hit it!", and the party really got started so everyone started dancing. [ ] [ ]

  2. To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm.

    1. Let's hit it and finish this project today [ ] [ ]
    2. The team decided to hit it hard during the final week to ensure they met the deadline successfully. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have sex.

    1. I would hit it if she gave me the chance. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his attraction, he knew he shouldn't hit it because it could complicate things. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

begin start bang strike
hit it interjection

  1. An instruction to start or begin something, often music.

    1. Okay, hit it! [ ] [ ]
    2. When he shouted, "Hit it!", the band began to play their first song. [ ] [ ]
hit it verb

  1. To strike or punch something.

    1. I want to hit it really hard [ ] [ ]
    2. He told me to hit it with all my strength so I did not show weakness. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hit it" in English means: To start playing music., To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm., To have sex..

The phonetic transcription of "hit it" is /hɪt ɪt/ in British English and /hɪt ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hit it": begin, start, bang, strike.

Example usage of "hit it": "Okay, band, hit it!". More examples on the page.