tapped

An adjective describing a state of being drained of energy, resources, or potential; often used informally to mean exhausted or having no more to give.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее состояние истощения энергии, ресурсов или потенциала; часто используется неформально для обозначения усталости или отсутствия возможности что-либо дать.esAdjetivo que describe un estado de agotamiento de energía, recursos o potencial; se usa a menudo de manera informal para referirse a cansancio o falta de capacidad para dar o aportar algo.frAdjectif décrivant un état d'épuisement d'énergie, de ressources ou de potentiel ; souvent utilisé de manière informelle pour signifier la fatigue ou l'incapacité à donner davantage.deAdjektiv, das einen Zustand der Erschöpfung von Energie, Ressourcen oder Potenzial beschreibt; wird oft informell für Müdigkeit oder die Unfähigkeit, noch etwas geben zu können, verwendet.ptAdjetivo que descreve o estado de esgotamento de energia, recursos ou potencial; usado informalmente para indicar cansaço extremo ou falta de disposição para dar algo de si.zh形容词，形容精力、资源或潜力被耗尽的状态；非正式用法中常指疲惫不堪或无力再付出。arصفة تصف حالة نفاد الطاقة أو الموارد أو الإمكانات، وتُستعمل في السياقات غير الرسمية للإشارة إلى الإرهاق أو عدم القدرة على العطاء.

1. Having a tapped connection B2 formal

   Describes a container, especially a barrel or keg, that has had a tap inserted to allow liquid to be drawn out.

   • The tapped keg was ready for the party.
   • They served beer from a tapped barrel.
   • The tapped cask was stored in the cellar.

   ruС краномescon canilla / espiche puestofrmuni d'un robinetdeMit ZapfhahnptCom torneirazh装龙头的arذو صنبور

   Synonymes: broached

2. Having a tapped resource B2 formal

   Describes a resource, such as a phone line or data source, that has been accessed or intercepted.

   • The tapped phone line was used in the investigation.
   • They discovered a tapped data connection in the server room.
   • The tapped network revealed sensitive information.

   ruПрослушиваемыйesinterceptadofrmis sur écoutedeAbgehörtptInterceptadozh被监听的arمُتَنَصَّت عليه

   Synonymes: bugged

3. Exhausted or depleted B2 slang american

   Slang term meaning having no more money or resources left.

   • I'm completely tapped after paying all my bills.
   • He's tapped out and can't lend you any cash.
   • After the vacation, their savings were totally tapped.

   ruБез денегesSin recursosfrà secdePleiteptSem dinheirozh身无分文arمفلس

   Synonymes: brokedepleteddrainedexhaustedpennilessspent

   Antonymes: flushloadedrichwealthy

• more tapped comparative form
• most tapped superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of striking something lightly, or drawing liquid from a container or resource.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения лёгкого удара по чему-либо или извлечения жидкости из ёмкости или ресурса.esVerbo que se usa para indicar un golpe ligero o toque sobre algo, o para extraer líquido de un recipiente o recurso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner un léger coup ou contact sur quelque chose, ou pour extraire un liquide d'un contenant ou d'une ressource.deVerb, das einen leichten Schlag oder ein Klopfen an etwas bezeichnet oder das Zapfen bzw. Abziehen von Flüssigkeit aus einem Behälter oder das Erschließen einer Ressource.ptVerbo usado para indicar um toque leve em algo ou extrair líquido de um recipiente ou recurso.zh表示轻敲某物，或从容器、资源中取出液体或利用资源。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الضرب الخفيف على شيء ما، أو النقر عليه، أو استخراج سائل أو مورد من وعاء أو مصدر.

1. Strike lightly A2 formal

   To strike something with a quick, light blow or series of blows.

   • She tapped her fingers on the table impatiently.
   • He tapped the glass to get the waiter's attention.
   • The teacher tapped the blackboard with a pointer.

   ruЛегко ударятьesGolpear ligeramentefrTaper légèrementdeLeicht schlagenptBater levementezh轻敲arالضرب بخفة

   Synonymes: dabknockpatrap

2. Draw from a resource B2 formal

   To draw or extract something from a source or reserve.

   • The company plans to tap new markets in Asia.
   • They tapped the maple trees for syrup.
   • We need to tap into our emergency funds.

   ruИзвлекать из ресурсаesExtraer de un recursofrPuiser (dans une ressource)deAus einer Ressource schöpfenptExtrair de um recursozh从资源中提取arالاستفادة من مورد

   Synonymes: accessdrawexploitextractharnessmilkmineuseutilize

   Antonymes: refillreplenishsupply

3. Intercept communications B2 formal

   To secretly listen to or record someone's telephone calls or electronic communications.

   • The police tapped the suspect's phone.
   • The agency was accused of illegally tapping journalists' lines.
   • They discovered their conversations were being tapped.

   ruПрослушиватьesInterceptar comunicacionesfrmettre sur écoutedeAbhörenptInterceptar comunicaçõeszh窃听arالتنصت على الاتصالات

   Synonymes: bugeavesdropinterceptlisten inmonitorwiretap

• tapped past participle
• tapped past simple
• tapping present participle
• taps third person singular

Variantes phrasal: tap out