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To have utilized or employed something intangible
Past tense for to strike with a quick light blow or blows
“To pollinate tomatoes, tap on the bamboo stakes once in the morning and once at night when you notice the petals of the flower are curved back.”
Past tense for to give a quick and light nudge, jab or poke
“He doesn't hear me over the music, so I tap him on the shoulder.”
Past tense for to press or push a button
“Tap the button to begin recording.”
Past tense for to draw or drain (liquid) from a source
“One lucky customer gets to tap the keg and will get their first glass free of charge.”
Past tense for to use, exploit or take advantage of something
“What a treat to be able to tap into his wealth of wisdom and insight.”
Past tense for to pierce or make a hole in something, typically to drain liquid or insert a screw
“It required only about 30 minutes to locate, drill and tap, deburr, and then mount the new sight.”
Past tense for to advance someone for a post or job, or for membership of a club
“It was his record in organization and promotion that led State Fair directors to tap him for the post.”
Past tense for to connect a device to (a telephone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly
“The devices were intended to tap phone lines used by the various governments, and were reportedly installed at the building's switchboard.”
Past tense for to come into general physical contact with
Past tense for to make a repeated light tapping sound
Past tense for to cause to be empty or vacant
Tapped out
Past tense for to delve or make inquiries into
Past tense for to choose or select
Past tense for to kick (something) hard in a specified direction
Past tense for to use, empty or drain completely
Past tense for to identify or select something from a range of options
Past tense for to drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes
Past tense for to make a soft, muffled crackling sound
(of a hole or opening) Past tense for to unplug
Perforated or punctured
Connected to a listening device
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