Tap for
verb
To select a player for a special role in a sports team or game.
The coach decided to tap him for the position of team captain.
Often appears as...
- tap someone for a role
- tap him for captain
verb
To choose someone for a special task or responsibility.
The president tapped her for the role of Secretary of State.
Often appears as...
- tap someone for a task
- tap him for an assignment
verb
To draw a liquid, like beer, from a keg or other container by opening a tap.
He tapped a new keg for the party.
Often appears as...
- tap a new keg
- tap beer for guests
verb
To touch lightly, especially on a touch-screen device to select or open something.
She tapped her phone for the weather app.
Often appears as...
- tap screen for app
- tap icon for information
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To select a player for a special role in a sports team or game.
The coach decided to tap him for the position of team captain.
Often appears as...
- tap someone for a role
- tap him for captain
verb
To choose someone for a special task or responsibility.
The president tapped her for the role of Secretary of State.
Often appears as...
- tap someone for a task
- tap him for an assignment
verb
To draw a liquid, like beer, from a keg or other container by opening a tap.
He tapped a new keg for the party.
Often appears as...
- tap a new keg
- tap beer for guests
verb
To touch lightly, especially on a touch-screen device to select or open something.
She tapped her phone for the weather app.
Often appears as...
- tap screen for app
- tap icon for information
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Special Recognition
Used when someone is singled out due to skills or achievements.
After the winning goal, the player was tapped for MVP.
Pro Tip 2/2Unexpected Selection
May imply a choice that is not obvious to others.
Despite her young age, she was tapped for team leader.
Pro Tip 1/2Special Recognition
Used when someone is singled out due to skills or achievements.
After the winning goal, the player was tapped for MVP.
Pro Tip 2/2Unexpected Selection
May imply a choice that is not obvious to others.
Despite her young age, she was tapped for team leader.
Pro Tip 1/2Special Recognition
Used when someone is singled out due to skills or achievements.
After the winning goal, the player was tapped for MVP.
Pro Tip 2/2Unexpected Selection
May imply a choice that is not obvious to others.
Despite her young age, she was tapped for team leader.
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