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to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
avisar, informar
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
Example
He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity.
Él decidió avisar a la policía sobre la actividad ilegal.
Let 's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
Vamos a avisar al jefe sobre los problemas potenciales con el proyecto.
02
comenzar, iniciar
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
Example
The game will tip off at 7 PM sharp.
El juego comenzará a las 7 PM en punto.
The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
Los jugadores del centro inician el primer cuarto.
03
dar inicio, comenzar
(of a sports match) to start
Example
As soon as the signal was given, the cricket match tipped off with the bowler's delivery.
Tan pronto como se dio la señal, el partido de críquet comenzó con el lanzamiento del lanzador.
They were nervous but ready when the final game of the season tipped off.
Estaban nerviosos pero listos cuando comenzó el último partido de la temporada.
04
vaciar, inclinar
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
Example
After a long day, he tipped off his glass of whiskey and finished it in one go.
Después de un largo día, inclinó su vaso de whisky y lo vació de un solo trago.
In the old tavern, patrons would often tip off their mugs of ale to quench their thirst.
En la antigua taberna, los clientes a menudo vaciaban sus jarras de cerveza para saciar su sed.
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