tap out
"Tap out" can refer to conceding defeat in combat sports, creating rhythms, or exhausting resources.
Definition
B2Combat Sports
(informal)To surrender by tapping one's hand repeatedly on the opponent or the ground.
Example
- He had no choice but to tap out when the hold became too painful.
B1Music
(general)To create a rhythm or sequence by tapping on a surface.
Example
- She tapped out a catchy beat on the table.
B2Finance
(informal, gambling)To run out of money, especially in a gambling context.
Example
- After a streak of bad luck, he tapped out and left the casino.
B2General
(informal)To use up all available resources or energy.
Example
- By the end of the marathon, she was completely tapped out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tap out":
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