tapped

[tæpt]

tapped Definition

• 1. to hit something gently and quickly, especially making a short, sharp noise
• 2. to draw liquid from a container
• 3. to secretly listen to someone's telephone conversations or computer messages

Using tapped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tapped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She tapped her pencil on the desk impatiently.

• Example

  He tapped the side of his nose knowingly.

• Example

  I tapped the keg and poured myself a beer.

• Example

  The FBI had tapped his phone for months before making an arrest.

tapped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tapped

• hit
• draw
• extract
• eavesdrop
• monitor
• strike

Phrases with tapped

• tap into something

  to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, or skill

  Example

  The company is trying to tap into the growing market for organic food.

• tap out

  to signal the end of a performance or event by playing a drum rhythm

  Example

  The drummer tapped out the final beat of the song.

• tap dance around something

  to avoid talking about a difficult or sensitive subject

  Example

  The politician tried to tap dance around the issue of taxes.

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Summary: tapped in Brief

The verb 'tapped' [tæpt] has several meanings. It can mean to hit something gently and quickly, to draw liquid from a container, or to secretly listen to someone's conversations. Examples include 'She tapped her pencil on the desk impatiently' and 'The FBI had tapped his phone for months before making an arrest.' 'Tapped' also appears in phrases like 'tap into something,' meaning to make use of a source of energy or knowledge, and 'tap dance around something,' meaning to avoid talking about a difficult subject.