1. past tense of tap; struck lightly
2. past tense of tap; made use of a resource or supply
3. past tense of tap; connected to a telephone line to listen secretly

1. having no money left; broke
Usage: informal

Examples

• She tapped her fingers on the desk while waiting.
• The company tapped into new markets overseas.
• The detective tapped the suspect’s phone calls.
• After buying the car, I’m completely tapped.
• He tapped the maple tree for syrup.
• The government tapped her expertise for the project.
• I’m tapped out after paying all these bills.