On tap
adjective
The term 'on tap' has two general meanings, the first of which is 'ready for immediate use or action'.
We have a team of analysts on tap to answer your questions.
Often appears as...
- have something on tap
- be on tap
adjective
The second common usage of 'on tap' means 'ready to be drawn from a keg'. It generally refers to a beer or cider served from a tap rather than a bottle or can.
We have a great selection of beers on tap.
Often appears as...
- beer on tap
- have something on tap
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
The term 'on tap' has two general meanings, the first of which is 'ready for immediate use or action'.
We have a team of analysts on tap to answer your questions.
Often appears as...
- have something on tap
- be on tap
adjective
The second common usage of 'on tap' means 'ready to be drawn from a keg'. It generally refers to a beer or cider served from a tap rather than a bottle or can.
We have a great selection of beers on tap.
Often appears as...
- beer on tap
- have something on tap
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Readiness Nuance
The phrase suggests something is not just available, but primed and prepared for immediate activation or use.
Make sure the emergency equipment is on tap at all times.
Pro Tip 2/3Support Availability
Used to imply that help or assistance is readily accessible whenever needed.
Rest assured, we have experts on tap for technical support.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Often found in casual or business informal discussions, rather than very formal writing or speech.
We've got a lot of resources on tap for this project.
Pro Tip 1/3Readiness Nuance
The phrase suggests something is not just available, but primed and prepared for immediate activation or use.
Make sure the emergency equipment is on tap at all times.
Pro Tip 2/3Support Availability
Used to imply that help or assistance is readily accessible whenever needed.
Rest assured, we have experts on tap for technical support.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Often found in casual or business informal discussions, rather than very formal writing or speech.
We've got a lot of resources on tap for this project.
Pro Tip 1/3Readiness Nuance
The phrase suggests something is not just available, but primed and prepared for immediate activation or use.
Make sure the emergency equipment is on tap at all times.
Pro Tip 2/3Support Availability
Used to imply that help or assistance is readily accessible whenever needed.
Rest assured, we have experts on tap for technical support.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Often found in casual or business informal discussions, rather than very formal writing or speech.
We've got a lot of resources on tap for this project.
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