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tapping

[tap-ing]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act of a person or thing that taps tap taps or strikes lightly.
the sound produced by this.

tapping

[tap-ing]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.
something that is drawn by tapping.
paracentesis.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tapping¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; tap ¹, -ing ¹

Origin of tapping²

First recorded in 1590–1600; tap ² + -ing ¹

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By creating immersive experiences and selling movie tickets bundled with exclusive merchandise, studios are tapping into places where teens and young adults hang out online.

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To source the foam and PVC for their soles, Oka Brands tried tapping into the automotive industry's supplier network — an unconventional but necessary workaround.

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Gabriel Iglesias took notice of the rising star, tapping him to open for his 2023 “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour” in Chicago.

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The driver doesn’t need to be swiping or tapping at the navigation application to break the law, the court ruled.

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Last week, Trump appeared to set a two-week deadline for Putin, threatening to change how the US is responding to Russia if he believed Putin was still "tapping" him along on peace efforts in Ukraine.

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