Definition
To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.
To become available for purchase.
See Also
- hit the shelves
- hit the shops
- hit the stores
- street date
How People Actually Use It
1. Appear on the streets, for example, a new car model. 2. To engage in prostitution or drug dealing on the streets. 3. Slang for "get lost."
"1. The world's first fully-electric car is slated to hit the streets any day now. 2. She hit the streets at the tender age of 14 to fend for herself."
Source: Urban Dictionary