tap in

plural tap ins · alternative tap-in

1. golfA simple, short putt very close to the hole.
2. ball gamesA simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

present singular third person taps in · participle present tapping in · participle past tapped in · past tapped in · alternative tap-in

1. ball gamesTo kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.

   Bent was again left with the simplest of finishes when Rooney picked out Young and he unselfishly crossed for Bent to tap in from inside the six-yard area.

   2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England

2. To enter a public transport system (especially the London Underground) by tapping a travelcard on the card-reader

   Synonyms: touch in, tap on

3. slangtransitiveAfrican-American VernacularTo contact (someone); to call (someone) on the phone.
4. slangTo switch places with someone.

   Synonyms: tag in