tapping

¹ American  

[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. the sound produced by this.

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tapping ² American  

[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. something that is drawn by tapping.

3. paracentesis.

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Etymology

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

What he may sacrifice in culinary experimentation, he more than makes up for as a tavern keeper by tapping into a sense of community he couldn’t find in the sleek kitchens of New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

He heard soft tapping beneath the table as the party sang a hymn.

From Literature

Groupe SEB’s new plan to revamp the business includes tapping AI, developing faster launches and boosting online sales through digital marketing, the company said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, the Swans wanted to increase their global appeal by tapping into Snoop's huge reach which includes more than 100m social media followers.

From BBC

Also, U.S. firms were often able to switch to suppliers in countries facing lower levies, like tapping smartphones from India rather than China.

From The Wall Street Journal

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