draw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container)

several barrels had been tapped to celebrate old victories

exploit or draw a supply from (a resource)

clients from industry seeking to tap Edinburgh's resources of expertise

these magazines have tapped into a target market of consumers

connect a device to (a phone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly

the telephones were tapped by the state security police

cut a thread in (something) to accept a screw

on most vices, the metal jaws are drilled and tapped to accept screws

strike with a quick light blow or blows

one of my staff tapped me on the shoulder

designate or select (someone) for a task or honour, especially membership of an organization or committee

he had been tapped earlier to serve in Costa Rica