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ON TAP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does on tap mean?
• ON TAP (adjective)
The adjective ON TAP has 2 senses:
1. (of liquids) available by turning a tap
2. available for immediate use
Familiarity information: ON TAP used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of liquids) available by turning a tap
Context example:
hot and cold running water on tap
Similar:
available (obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Available for immediate use
Context example:
there are numerous projects on tap
Similar:
available (obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service)
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