tap out en · VERB
Meanings
- (transitive) To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.
- (intransitive, qualifier:combat sports) To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.
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(qualifier:combat sports, transitive) To force (an opponent) to submit.
He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds.
- (transitive) To relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.
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(transitive) To deplete, especially of a liquid; to finish the last of a drink.
After a month of sugaring, the local maples were all tapped out.
It's nice that the ATM is open 24-7, but it doesn't help if your account is tapped out.
- (intransitive) To run out of money in a gambling establishment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tapping out | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| taps out | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| tapped out | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| tapped out | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Synonyms
tap (to submit) · tap (to force to submit)
Translations (8)
es pedir chepi (to submit to an opponent) · es hasta aquí llegar (to submit to an opponent) · es pedir chepibola (to submit to an opponent) · es pedir chepa (to submit to an opponent) · pl poddać się (to submit to an opponent) · pl poddawać się (to submit to an opponent) · es dejarlo (to submit to an opponent) · es rendirse (to submit to an opponent)