tap out

1. (transitive)To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

2. (intransitive)To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.

3. (transitive)To force (an opponent) to submit.

   He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds.

4. (transitive)To relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.

5. (transitive)To deplete, especially of a liquid; to finish the last of a drink.

   After a month of sugaring, the local maples were all tapped out.

   It's nice that the ATM is open 24-7, but it doesn't help if your account is tapped out.

6. (intransitive)To run out of money in a gambling establishment.

1. I'm tapped out.

   ruЯ на мели.

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2. He turned on the tap, and out came a jet of water.

   deEr drehte den Hahn auf, und es kam ein Wasserstrahl heraus.

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3. Tom made his opponent tap out.

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4. His mother dragged him under the tap and put out the flame.

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5. Tom was put into a chokehold that he couldn't escape, so he tapped out.

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irregular

• 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.