Pick off /(?)/

Pick· off

Pick off

v. t.
  1. to put out a baserunner who is off base by tagging him/her, especially by a quick throw from the pitcher or catcher. (Baseball)
  2. to shoot so as to kill or disable, especially one by one from a position or in a situation where the target is unable to return fire at the shooter; -- used commonly of sniper fire.
  3. to intercept (a pass). (Football)