Phrasal Verb 'tap'

We have 7 phrasal verb definition related to 'tap'.

Tap for

Meaning:

Get money off someone

Example:

I TAPPED him FOR a loan.

Notes:

• Separable [obligatory]
• International English

Tap into

Meaning:

Use or exploit a plentiful resource for your benefit

Example:

The company is hoping to TAP INTO the Chinese market.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• International English

Tap off with

Meaning:

Have sex with

Example:

He TAPPED OFF WITH someone at the party on Saturday.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• British English

Tap out

Meaning:

Play a rhythm quietly

Example:

He TAPPED OUT the tune with his pencil while he was thinking.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Tap out

Meaning:

Use all the money available

Example:

How can we buy a new house without TAPPING OUT our savings account.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Tap out

Meaning:

Surrender

Example:

In combat sports, if someone TAPS OUT, they surrender. They can do this by tapping their opponent or the floor, with their hand or foot,

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Tap up

Meaning:

Approach a footballer illegally to get them to change teams

Example:

Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English