Phrasal Verbs With 'Tap'

Tap for phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Get money off someone
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: I TAPPED him FOR a loan.

Tap into phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Use or exploit a plentiful resource for your benefit
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The company is hoping to TAP INTO the Chinese market.

Tap off with phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Have sex with
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: He TAPPED OFF WITH someone at the party on Saturday.

Tap out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Play a rhythm quietly
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: He TAPPED OUT the tune with his pencil while he was thinking.
  2. Meaning: Use all the money available
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: How can we buy a new house without TAPPING OUT our savings account.
  3. Meaning: Surrender
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » 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,

Tap up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Approach a footballer illegally to get them to change teams
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract.

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