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English
Verb
tap out (third-person singular simple present taps out, present participle tapping out, simple past and past participle tapped out)
- (transitive) To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.
- (intransitive, combat sports) To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.
- (combat sports, transitive) To force (an opponent) to submit.
He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds.
- (transitive) To relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.
- (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.
- (intransitive) To run out of money in a gambling establishment.
Synonyms
- (to submit): tap (by ellipsis)
- (to force to submit): tap (by ellipsis)