Tap on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

TAP-ahn, TAP-awn

UK

tˈæp/ /ˈɒn

TAP-on

Definition

To lightly touch or press something, especially a screen or button, usually with a finger to select or activate it.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for touchscreens, apps, and modern devices. Common collocation: 'tap on the screen'. Do not confuse with 'tap' (knock lightly); 'tap on' always needs what is being tapped. Slightly more formal than 'hit' or 'press' in tech contexts.

• Spanish: tocar - pulsar (pantalla)
• Portuguese (BR): tocar - clicar (tela)
• Portuguese (PT): tocar - clicar (ecrã)
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻点 - 点击
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕點 - 點擊
• Hindi: टैप करना
• Arabic: اضغط على
• Bengali: ট্যাপ করুন - স্পর্শ করুন
• Russian: нажать на - тапнуть по
• Japanese: タップする
• Vietnamese: nhấn vào - chạm vào
• Korean: 탭하다 - 터치하다
• Turkish: dokunmak - tıklamak (dokunmatik için)
• Urdu: ٹیپ کریں
• Indonesian: ketuk - sentuh

Example Sentences

Tap on the icon to open the app.

basic

Please tap on your name to continue.

basic

If you tap on this button, it will play music.

basic

You just need to tap on the link to join the meeting.

natural

I accidentally tapped on the wrong option and had to start over.

natural

Sometimes the screen doesn't respond when I tap on it.

natural