Phrase guide

tap out

verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Qualifier: combat sports

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To force (an opponent) to submit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Qualifier: combat sports

Examples

  • He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To deplete, especially of a liquid; to finish the last of a drink.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • 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.

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Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

To run out of money in a gambling establishment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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7

verb

Meaning 7

beat out a rhythm

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: beat out, thump out

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beat

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: poddawać się — to submit to an opponent
  • Polish: poddać się — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: rendirse — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: dejarlo — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: hasta aquí llegar — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: pedir chepa — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: pedir chepi — to submit to an opponent
  • Spanish: pedir chepibola — to submit to an opponent