Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tap-off

noun

/ˈtæp ɔf/

Definition

A tap-off refers to a connection taken from a main supply, often used in electrical systems or plumbing to draw off a portion of the resource.

Examples

The electrician installed a tap-off to provide power to the new appliance.
The plumbing system featured a tap-off to supply water to the outdoor garden hose.
For convenience, there was a tap-off from the main water pipe to the refrigerator.

Meaning

In the context of utilities or electrical systems, a tap-off allows for a secondary service to be derived from a primary source without disrupting the main flow.