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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌtæp ˈaʊt/
tap out means: To admit defeat in a fight by tapping your opponent or the floor repeatedly.
verb
To admit defeat in a fight by tapping your opponent or the floor repeatedly.
- The wrestler tapped out.
- She refused to tap out despite the painful hold.
- Did he tap out before the referee stopped the fight?
To make a rhythm or message by repeatedly hitting or pressing something lightly.
- He tapped out a simple beat.
- She tapped out a message on her phone.
- Can you tap out the rhythm with your fingers?
To make an opponent admit defeat in a fight, usually by holding them painfully.
- He tapped out his opponent.
- She tapped him out in the first round.
- Can anyone tap out the champion?
To use all of something, especially liquid, or drink the last of it.
- We tapped out the last bottle.
- The trees were tapped out after weeks of collecting sap.
- They had tapped out their water supply.
To take over someone’s work or place so they can stop or rest.
- Another dealer will tap you out.
- His teammate tapped him out after ten minutes.
- Who taps out the workers when their shifts end?
To lose or spend all your money while gambling.
- I tapped out at the casino.
- She tapped out after losing three big bets.
- If you tap out, stop playing.
Questions about tap out
What does tap out mean?
To admit defeat in a fight by tapping your opponent or the floor repeatedly.
What is tap out in other languages?
Türkçe: pes etmek · Español: rendirse · Français: abandonner · Deutsch: abklopfen · Italiano: arrendersi · 日本語: タップする
How do you pronounce tap out?
It is pronounced /ˌtæp ˈaʊt/.
How do you use tap out in a sentence?
The wrestler tapped out. She refused to tap out despite the painful hold.
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