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5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TAP'

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We have definitions for 5 phrasal verbs with 'TAP'

5 phrasal verbs with 'TAP'

Tap for

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

Tap into

  1. 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

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

Tap out

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

  1. 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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