Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk

Tap

tæp
Veldig Vanlig
~ 2800
~ 2800
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.

Tap -

To strike lightly

Eksempel: She tapped her fingers on the table impatiently.
Bruk: informalKontekst: everyday conversation
Merk: Can indicate impatience or nervousness.

To draw liquid from a container

Eksempel: He tapped the keg to pour himself a beer.
Bruk: informalKontekst: social gatherings
Merk: Commonly used in informal settings like parties.

To make a connection to a resource or information

Eksempel: I tapped into my network to find a job.
Bruk: formalKontekst: professional environments
Merk: Often used in business or networking contexts.

To touch a device or screen lightly to operate it

Eksempel: She tapped the screen to open the app.
Bruk: informalKontekst: technology-related interactions
Merk: Common in the context of smartphones and tablets.

Synonymer for Tap

Faucet

A device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or container.
Eksempel: Please turn off the faucet when you're done washing your hands.
Merk: Faucet is commonly used in American English, while tap is more common in British English.

Spigot

A small peg or plug for stopping the vent of a cask.
Eksempel: The spigot on the barrel was leaking, so we had to fix it.
Merk: Spigot is often used to refer to a device used to control the flow of liquid from a container, similar to a tap.

Valve

A device for controlling the passage of fluid through a pipe or duct.
Eksempel: Make sure to close the valve tightly to prevent any leaks.
Merk: Valve is a more technical term often used in the context of machinery or plumbing systems.

Stopcock

A type of valve used to control the flow of liquid or gas.
Eksempel: The plumber had to replace the stopcock in the kitchen sink.
Merk: Stopcock is a more specific term for a type of valve, often used in plumbing.

Taps uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Tap into

To access or make use of a resource or reserve.
Eksempel: She tried to tap into her creativity for the project.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike or make a light, quick blow.

Tap out

To surrender or give up, especially in a competition or physical activity.
Eksempel: He tapped out after running for an hour.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

Tap away

To work steadily on something by tapping or typing.
Eksempel: She tapped away at her keyboard to finish the report on time.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

Tap dance around

To avoid discussing or dealing with something openly.
Eksempel: He tap danced around the issue instead of addressing it directly.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

On tap

Readily available or accessible, usually referring to drinks or resources.
Eksempel: We have a variety of beers on tap at the bar.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

Tap into something

To access or make use of a specific resource or opportunity.
Eksempel: The company hopes to tap into the new market segment.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

Tap the brakes

To slow down or take a more cautious approach.
Eksempel: Let's tap the brakes on this project and reevaluate our strategy.
Merk: The original word 'tap' means to strike lightly.

Taps hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Tap someone up

To contact or message someone.
Eksempel: I'll tap you up later about the party details.
Merk: In this context, 'tap' is used informally to mean 'get in touch or contact,' diverging from its typical meaning of lightly touching something.

Tap that

To express a desire to have a sexual encounter with someone.
Eksempel: Did you see Sarah? I'd totally tap that.
Merk: 'Tap that' is a slang expression for engaging in sexual activity, contrasting with the common usage of 'tap' as a light touch or hit.

Tap on someone

To seek someone's help, advice, or expertise.
Eksempel: I think we should tap on Tom's expertise for this project.
Merk: Here, 'tap' is used figuratively to mean utilizing or requesting someone's skills or knowledge, different from its literal meaning of a light touch or strike.

Tap - Eksempler

I need to fix the tap in the bathroom.
He tapped his foot impatiently.
The bartender poured me a beer from the tap.

Taps grammatikk

Tap - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: tap
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): taps
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): tap
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): tapped
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): tapping
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): taps
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): tap
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): tap
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
tap inneholder 1 stavelser: tap
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈtap
tap , ˈtap (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Tap - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
tap: ~ 2800 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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