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tap the admiral

To drink directly (and secretly) from a cask, as if by a straw and gimlet. The phrase refers to British admiral Horatio Nelson, whose corpse was transported to England in a liquor-filled cask that is said to have arrived empty of liquor. Someone must have tapped the admiral because we are out of liquor already!See also: tap

tap (one) for (something)

To select someone for some particular opportunity, especially to take up a specific role, position, or purpose. Often used in passive constructions. The decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of Secretary of State. I can't believe the boss tapped me for the big promotion!See also: tap

tap into (something)

To access some large, abundant, or powerful resource. The man was found guilty for illegally tapping into the city's electrical grid without paying. The new film taps into the nostalgia of fans who grew up with the franchise when they were kids.See also: tap

tap out

1. To remove something from a container by tapping it against one's hand or some other surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." She tapped a bit of powdered sugar out of the bag. Make sure to tap out the ashes before you load the pipe with fresh tobacco.2. To empty a container by tapping it against one's hand or some other surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." He began tapping the cup out over the garden to get all the worms out and into the soil. He sat tapping out his pipe as he stared into the fire.3. To create something by making tapping noises. He tapped out a beat for me to play the tune to on my guitar. I realized that he was tapping out a message in Morse code.4. In a combat sport, such as wrestling, judo, or mixed martial arts, to indicate one's submission to one's opponent by tapping on the mat. Moving like lightning, the fighter got her opponent in a chokehold in the first couple minutes of the match, causing her to tap out almost immediately. Many people suspected that he had thrown the match judging by how quickly he tapped out.5. To deplete the resources of someone, something, or oneself. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." Often used in passive constructions. The freak snow storm quickly tapped out the city's meager supply of salt used to keep the roads free of ice. That unlucky streak at the blackjack table tapped me out.See also: out, tap

tap at (something)

To strike something lightly, swiftly, and repeatedly. You're never going to drive the stake into the ground tapping at it with your hammer like that. I could have sworn I heard someone tapping at the window, but there was no one there when I got up to check.See also: tap

tap down

To drive or pack something down by repeatedly striking it lightly and swiftly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "down." Just tap the piece down gently. You could break the whole machine if you hit it too hard. He tapped down the tobacco into his pipe and lit it with a match.See also: down, tap

tap on (something)

1. To strike something lightly and swiftly. You're never going to drive the stake into the ground tapping on it with your hammer like that. I could have sworn I heard someone tapping at the window, but there was no one there when I got up to check. The singer tapped on the microphone to see if it was one.2. To strike someone or something lightly and swiftly on a particular spot or part. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "tap" and "on." I turned around when someone tapped me on my shoulder. He always taps soda cans on their lids before opening them.See also: on, tap

tap (someone or something) with (something)

To use some item or instrument to strike someone or something very swiftly and lightly. He tapped the nail with his hammer so as not to damage the wall. The police officer tapped the man with his baton and asked what he was up to.See also: tap

tap out

1. Sl. to lose one's money in gambling or in the securities markets. I'm gonna tap out in about three more rolls—just watch. I really tapped out on that gold-mining stock. 2. Sl. to die; to expire. My dog tapped out after being hit by a car. Mary was so tired that she thought she was going to tap out.See also: out, tap

tap something down

to pound something down with light blows. Please tap that nail down so no one gets hurt on it. Tap down the tack, if you would.See also: down, tap

tap something out

1. Lit. to clean something, as the ashes out of a pipe, by tapping. He took the pipe out of his mouth and tapped the ashes out. He tapped out the soil from the flower pot. 2. Fig. to send a message in Morse code, as on a telegraph. The telegraph operator tapped a message out and waited for a reply. The operator tapped out a message. 3. Fig. to thump the rhythm of a piece of music [on something]. Tap the rhythm out until you get it right. Let's tap out the rhythm together.See also: out, tap

tap out

v.1. To produce something with a succession of light taps: She tapped out a rhythm with her pencil. The captain tapped out a distress signal in Morse code. I tapped the letter out on my computer.2. To submit in a fight, wrestling match, or other contest by tapping the ground with the hand: Unable to free himself from the choke hold, the wrestler tapped out.3. Baseball To hit the ball weakly so that one is put out at first base: The batter tapped out, and the inning was over. The hitter tapped out with a ground ball to third base.4. To deplete some resource or the resources of someone or something: The hurricane tapped out the city's emergency funds. The medical expenses tapped us out. The housing market is tapped out now that so many new houses have been built.See also: out, tap

tap out

1. in. to lose one’s money gambling or in the securities markets. (see also tapped.) I’m gonna tap out in about three more rolls—just watch. I really tapped out on that gold-mining stock. 2. in. to die; to expire. Mary was so tired that she thought she was going to tap out. See also: out, tap

TAPS

Acronym	Definition
TAPS➣The Atlantic Paranormal Society (New Jersey)
TAPS➣Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
TAPS➣Trans Alaska Pipeline System
TAPS➣Technical and Professional Services (Maryland)
TAPS➣Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
TAPS➣Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards (education)
TAPS➣Tarapur Atomic Power Station (India)
TAPS➣Tazewell Animal Protective Society (Pekin, IL)
TAPS➣Totally Automated Personnel System
TAPS➣Transactions of the American Philosophical Society (publication)
TAPS➣Texoma Area Paratransit System (Texas)
TAPS➣Tool for Auto-Registered Phones Support (Cisco tool to manage VoIP phones)
TAPS➣Training and Performance Support
TAPS➣Turbulence Auto-PIREP System
TAPS➣Two-Axis Pointing System
TAPS➣Theory and Practice of Software (conference)
TAPS➣Trans-Atlantic Paranormal Society (forum)
TAPS➣Technology Area Plans
TAPS➣Test Access Paths
TAPS➣TETRA Advanced Packet Services
TAPS➣Tactical Area Positioning System
TAPS➣Travel Automated Payment System
TAPS➣Trajectory Accuracy Prediction System
TAPS➣TSPI Accuracy Prediction System
TAPS➣Target Analysis and Planning System
TAPS➣Tracking and Presentation System (provides an audit trail of budget adjustments)
TAPS➣Terminal Approach Production System
TAPS➣Task Force Area Coverage Prediction System
TAPS➣Towed Acoustic Projector System
TAPS➣Tactical Protective Shelters
TAPS➣Thick As Pig Stuff (polite form)
TAPS➣Tris-Amino-Propanesulfonic Acid
TAPS➣Technology Assessment and Planning System
TAPS➣Tactical Assault Planning System
TAPS➣Terminal Area Positive Separation
TAPS➣TERCOM Aircraft Positioning System
TAPS➣Turbo Alternator Power System
TAPS➣Terminal Applications Processor System
TAPS➣Towed-Array Broadband Processing System (British)
TAPS➣Transport, Access, Parking and Servicing (planning scheme; Australia)

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tap the admiral

tap (one) for (something)

tap into (something)

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tap on (something)

tap (someone or something) with (something)

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noun (military) signal to turn the lights out

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