Pronunciation: /tæp/
noun A tool used for cutting internal threads in a hole
A1 I used a tap to turn on the water in the kitchen.
A2 She heard a tap on the window and looked outside.
B1 The plumber fixed the leaky tap in the bathroom.
B2 He poured himself a beer from the tap at the bar.
C1 The dancer executed a flawless tap routine during the performance.
C2 The scientist used a tap to collect data from the sensor.
verb To strike something gently and quickly
A1 I tap the table to get someone's attention.
A2 She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.
B1 He tapped into his savings to pay for the unexpected expense.
B2 The hacker was able to tap into the company's database and steal sensitive information.
C1 The detective tapped the suspect's phone to gather evidence for the case.
C2 The musician tapped out a rhythm on the drums during the performance.
formal Please tap the screen to select your preferred language.
informal Hey, can you tap on the icon to open the app?
slang I'll just tap out a quick message to let them know we're running late.
figurative She had to tap into her inner strength to get through the difficult situation.
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