Meaning of tap on | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To strike an object or a person lightly and swiftly.
   transitive
2. To initiate an electronic ticketing process at the start of a public transport journey by holding a chipcard or a mobile device close to a terminal or reader
   intransitive

Examples

“Launching Monday, the new multi-rider feature will allow⟳ up to five riders to use⟳ the same Key card when taking a SEPTA bus, trolley, the Broad Street Line, the Market-Frankford Line, the Norristown High Speed⟳ Line and Regional Rail.(…) Riders will need⟳ to tap on and tap off to get⟳ the correct⟳ fare.”

“The new system allows users to tap on and off at a validator with a new MyWay+ transport⟳ card or certain contactless bank cards.”

“Public Transport⟳ Victoria (PTV) has just kicked off a trial of a new contactless payment system in regional Victoria, allowing passengers to tap on with a credit or debit card, as well as with Apple Pay⟳ on phones and smart watches.”

CEFR level