tap in
To kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goalTo kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.
» Repair the tap in the kitchen.
Repariere den Hahn in der Küche!
Почини кран на кухне.
Meaning
4 sensesTo kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.
To enter a public transport system (especially the London Underground) by tapping a travelcard on the card-reader
(slang, transitive)To contact (someone); to call (someone) on the phone.
(slang)To switch places with someone.
Examples
12 sentencesRepair the tap in the kitchen.
ruПочини кран на кухне.
deRepariere den Hahn in der Küche!
Fix the tap in the kitchen.
ruПочини кран на кухне.
deRepariere den Hahn in der Küche!
Is the tap water in Australia drinkable?
ruМожно ли пить водопроводную воду в Австралии?
deIst das Leitungswasser in Australien trinkbar?
I've replaced the tap in the kitchen.
ruЯ поменял кран на кухне.
deIch habe den Wasserhahn in der Küche ausgetauscht.
I replaced the tap in the kitchen.
ruЯ поменял кран на кухне.
deIch habe den Wasserhahn in der Küche ausgetauscht.
Forms
taps in, tapping in, tapped in, tapped in| Base form | tap in · to tap in |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | taps in |
| Present participle | tapping in |
| Past simple | tapped in |
| Past participle | tapped in |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
6 phrasal verbs- tap upTo make a specific approach to a person considered to be suitable for a professional position.
- tap offTo remove liquid or other particles from a furnace, keg, or other canister.
- tap outTo produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.
- tap onTo strike an object or a person lightly and swiftly.
- tap inTo kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.
- tap intoTo establish a connection with (something), especially in order to take advantage.
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb