Dictionary

tap in en · NOUN

Meanings

1. A simple, short putt very close to the hole.
2. A simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

Forms

tap in en · VERB

Meanings

1. To kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.
   • Bent was again left with the simplest of finishes when Rooney picked out Young and he unselfishly crossed for Bent to tap in from inside the six-yard area. 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England:
2. To enter a public transport system (especially the London Underground) by tapping a travelcard on the card-reader
3. (qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang, transitive) To contact (someone); to call (someone) on the phone.
4. (slang) To switch places with someone.

Forms

Relateds

tap into

Synonyms

touch in · tag in · tap on