zap

[zæp]

zap Definition

• 1. to give a sudden electric shock to someone or something
• 2. to destroy or kill something quickly and suddenly
• 3. to move or do something quickly

Using zap: Examples

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

• Example

  The bug zapper zaps insects with an electric shock.

• Example

  The company was zapped by a sudden power outage.

• Example

  He quickly zapped through the TV channels.

• Example

  She zapped him with a taser gun.

zap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for zap

• shock
• jolt
• annihilate
• eliminate
• blitz
• dash
• rush
• speed
• electrocute
• exterminate
• nuke

Phrases with zap

• zap out

  to lose concentration or focus, or to become unconscious

  Example

  I was so tired that I zapped out during the meeting.

• zap up

  to increase the energy or intensity of something

  Example

  We need to zap up the marketing campaign to attract more customers.

• zap away

  to remove or eliminate something quickly and easily

  Example

  The new cleaning product zaps away dirt and stains in seconds.

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Summary: zap in Brief

The verb 'zap' [zæp] has multiple meanings. It can refer to giving an electric shock, destroying or killing something quickly, or moving or doing something quickly. Examples include 'The bug zapper zaps insects with an electric shock.' and 'She zapped him with a taser gun.' 'Zap' also has phrases like 'zap out,' meaning to lose focus, 'zap up,' meaning to increase energy, and 'zap away,' meaning to remove quickly. 'Zap' is informal and can be replaced with 'electrocute' in formal contexts.