tab
noun
a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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Another decision that came down to what made the most sense for the organization was tabbing Grubauer as the backup goaltender to Holtby rather than Peters, the Capitals’ No. 2 goalie last season.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2015