Pronunciation: /tæp ʌp/
noun a light touch or stroke
A1 I used a tap up to fix the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
A2 The plumber recommended installing a tap up to regulate water flow.
B1 The new tap up in the bathroom has improved water pressure.
B2 The tap up in the shower allows for easy adjustment of temperature.
C1 The high-tech tap up in the smart home system can be controlled remotely.
C2 The designer faucet with a built-in tap up is a popular choice for modern kitchens.
verb to strike lightly
A1 I tap up my friend to ask for help.
A2 She tapped up the wall to hang a picture.
B1 The plumber tapped up the leaky pipe to stop the water from flowing.
B2 The artist tapped up the canvas before starting to paint.
C1 The engineer tapped up the machinery to prevent any accidents.
C2 The hacker tapped up the security system to gain unauthorized access.
adverb in a gentle or light manner
A1 I tap up the table to get the dust off.
A2 She tap up her phone to send a quick message.
B1 He tap up the recipe on his tablet while cooking dinner.
B2 The musician tap up the tempo to create a more energetic performance.
C1 The CEO tap up the company's profits by implementing new strategies.
C2 The artist tap up the colors in the painting to create a more vibrant effect.
formal The plumber needed to tap up the leak in the pipe before it caused any further damage.
informal I'll just tap up this message and send it to you real quick.
slang Let me tap up my friend to see if he wants to hang out tonight.
figurative She had to tap up her courage before giving the presentation in front of a large audience.
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