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Phrasal verbs starting with "tap"

6 phrasal verbs use this verb

tap in
B1

To enter data by lightly pressing a touchscreen or keypad, or to score easily by tapping a ball into a goal.

tap into
B2

To access or make use of a source of something that was previously untapped or underused.

tap off
B2

To draw off a portion of liquid or gas from a source, or to check out of a public transport system using a card.

tap on
A2

To touch a surface lightly with a finger or object, often to attract attention or to check in to a transit system.

tap out
B2

To signal surrender or exhaustion in combat or informal use, to exhaust a supply, or to type something out by tapping.

tap up
C1

(British football slang) To illegally approach a player who is contracted to another club with an offer to switch teams.