On tap Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtæp
AWN TAP
ˈɒn/ /tˈæp
ON TAP
Definition
'On tap' means something (like beer) is available from a barrel or keg, or more generally, that something is ready and available when needed.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for drinks (especially beer in bars: 'Do you have Guinness on tap?'), but also used figuratively for resources or services ready to use ('extra staff on tap'). Informal. Not used for things physically attached to a water tap.
Spanish: de barril - disponible (cuando se habla de recursos)Portuguese (BR): na torneira - disponível (recurso disponível)Portuguese (PT): de pressão - disponível (recurso à disposição)Chinese (Simplified): 生啤 - 可随时提供Chinese (Traditional): 生啤 - 可隨時提供Hindi: नल पर उपलब्ध - तैयार (संसाधन के लिए)Arabic: جاهز للتقديم - متوفر عند الطلبBengali: অন ট্যাপ - সহজলভ্য - প্রস্তুতRussian: на разлив - в наличии - готовоJapanese: 生（なま）で提供 - すぐ利用できるVietnamese: có sẵn (bán trực tiếp từ vòi) - sẵn sàngKorean: 생맥주로 제공 - 바로 이용 가능Turkish: fıçıdan - hazırda - kullanılabilirUrdu: نل پر دستیاب - تیار موجودIndonesian: di keran - siap tersedia
Example Sentences
We have cola on tap and bottled water.
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This bar has three kinds of beer on tap.
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There will be experts on tap to answer your questions.
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If you need help, we have extra staff on tap during busy hours.
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I love ordering cider on tap—it tastes so much fresher than bottled.
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At this place, advice is always on tap—just ask!
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