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/tæp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a light touch or hit
He gave a gentle tap on the table to silence the crowd.
a device used for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas
The plumber installed a new tap in the kitchen sink.
verb
to strike or touch lightly
She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
to make contact with something in a quick, light manner
He tapped the screen to unlock the phone.
to draw liquid from a container or to connect to a source
The bartender tapped a fresh keg of beer.
Etymology
Middle English 'tappen' from Old English 'tæppan', of unknown origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tap dance:
A dance characterized by the sound of metal taps on the soles of shoes.
tap into:
To access or make use of a resource.
tap on the shoulder:
To get someone's attention by touching their shoulder lightly.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To steal or take something surreptitiously.
He tapped some cash from the register when no one was looking.
To have an intimate relationship with someone.
He was tapping his neighbor for a while before they broke up.