Meaning of tap up | Babel Free
Definitions
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To make a specific approach to a person considered to be suitable for a professional position. British, transitive
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To make an approach to a player, under contract to another club, in order to attempt to negotiate a transfer. British, transitive
Examples
“In earlier years, the intelligence services would often recruit agents by tapping them up.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.