tap
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/tæp/
🇬🇧
/tæp/
verb
B2
to hit something quickly and lightly
She gave a quick tap on the door before entering.
B2
to gently hit fingers, feet, etc. against something to the rhythm of music
She began to tap her foot to the music.
C1
to use a source of energy, knowledge, or something that exists
The new policy aims to tap into community resources.
C1
to secretly listen to someone's phone calls
The police got permission to tap the suspect's phone.
R
to get liquid from a tree by cutting it
They learned how to tap maple trees for syrup.
R
to choose someone for a job
She was tapped to lead the new project team.
R
to make a light hitting sound
The woodpecker began to tap on the tree trunk.
noun
B2
a device that controls water flow from a pipe
Don't forget to turn off the tap when you're done.
R
a device that controls liquid or gas flow
The bartender pulled a fresh beer from the tap.
B2
a light hit with hand or fingers
A gentle tap on the shoulder got his attention.
R
secret listening to phone calls
The investigation revealed an illegal phone tap.
R
a dance where you tap your feet to music
She took tap lessons as a child.
R
a quick light speech sound
The linguist studied the tap sound in different languages.
translation
to hit something quickly and lightly; to gently hit fingers, feet, etc. against something to the rhythm of music; to use a source of energy, knowledge, or something that exists; to secretly listen to someone's phone calls; to get liquid from a tree by cutting it; to choose someone for a job; to make a light hitting sound
a device that controls water flow from a pipe; a device that controls liquid or gas flow; a light hit with hand or fingers; secret listening to phone calls; a dance where you tap your feet to music; a quick light speech sound
Word Forms
3rd Present
taps
Progressive
tapping
Past
tapped
Plural
taps
Perfect
tapped