phrasal verb

Tap out

Rank #2185Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Play a rhythm quietly

Meanings

  • Play a rhythm quietly (separable [optional], International English)
  • Use all the money available (separable [optional], International English)
  • Surrender (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • He TAPPED OUT the tune with his pencil while he was thinking.
  • How can we buy a new house without TAPPING OUT our savings account.
  • 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,

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