tapping

¹

[tap-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that taps tap taps or strikes lightly.

2. the sound produced by this.

tapping

²

[tap-ing]

noun

1. the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.

2. something that is drawn by tapping.

3. paracentesis.

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

Example Sentences

Costa Neto said Embraer has been tapping credit markets and has looked into potential M&A deals, “but the prices are too high.”

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Rather, it’s about creating buzz and excitement for the chain — in this case, by tapping into a popular promotion from the past, say analysts.

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Whether it’s a lottery win or an inheritance, there will always be someone tapping on your shoulder with a story that puts you in pole position as their savior.

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After tapping Parental Controls, you’ll be prompted to invite a family member.

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The country is developing several other similar projects along its Atlantic coastline, which boasts some of the best conditions in the world for tapping wind and solar energy in the same place.

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