tap out

present singular third person taps out · participle present tapping out · participle past tapped out · past tapped out

1. transitiveTo produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.
2. intransitivecombat sportsTo submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly either on the arena or the opponent's body.
3. transitivecombat sportsTo force (an opponent) to submit.

   He tapped his opponent out in what seemed like ten seconds.

   Synonyms: tap

4. transitiveTo relieve a person of duty, such as a casino worker or wrestler in a tag-team match.
5. transitiveTo deplete, especially of a liquid; to finish the last of a drink.

   After a month of sugaring, the local maples were all tapped out.

   1 more example

   It's nice that the ATM is open 24-7, but it doesn't help if your account is tapped out.

6. intransitiveTo run out of money in a gambling establishment.