5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TAP'

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5 phrasal verbs with 'TAP'

Tap for

1. Get money off someone
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: I TAPPED him FOR a loan.

Tap into

1. Use or exploit a plentiful resource for your benefit
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The company is hoping to TAP INTO the Chinese market.

Tap off with

1. Have sex with
   (Inseparable | British English)
   
   » Example: He TAPPED OFF WITH someone at the party on Saturday.

Tap out

1. Play a rhythm quietly
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He TAPPED OUT the tune with his pencil while he was thinking.
2. Use all the money available
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: How can we buy a new house without TAPPING OUT our savings account.
3. Surrender
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: 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,

Tap up

1. Approach a footballer illegally to get them to change teams
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract.

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