Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tapping
verb
ˈtæp.ɪŋ
Definition
The action of striking or touching something lightly, often in a rhythmic manner.
Examples
- She was tapping her fingers on the table in impatience.
- He was tapping the screen to open the app.
- They were tapping into new markets for their business.
Meaning
Tapping refers to the act of repeatedly hitting or touching an object gently, which can refer to both physical actions and figurative uses, such as tapping into a resource or idea.
Synonyms
- knocking
- stroking
- patting
- pounding
