Phrase guide

tag on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To hover an RFID device such as a smartcard over a receiver, often with a graphical user interface, in order to make a payment or gain entry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: chiefly public transport

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

fix to; attach

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • append a charm to the necklace

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: append, tack on, tack, hang on

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: attach

Narrower terms: subjoin

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: pasar — smartcard
  • Spanish: bipear — smartcard