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  • adjective of beer, etc. Available directly from the barrel by way of a tap.
  • adjective by extension Readily available; ready for use.
  • adjective On an agenda, planned, expected.

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  • adjective (of liquids) available by turning a tap
  • adjective available for immediate use

Etymologies

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From tap. Sense 2 recorded from 1483.

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