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to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
avertir discrètement, donner un tuyau
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
Exemples
Let 's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
Prévenons discrètement le patron des problèmes potentiels du projet.
02
effectuer l'entre-deux, donner le coup d'envoi
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
Exemples
The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
Les joueurs du centre effectuent l'entre-deux pour commencer le premier quart-temps.
03
commencer, démarrer
(of a sports match) to start
Exemples
They were nervous but ready when the final game of the season tipped off.
Ils étaient nerveux mais prêts lorsque le dernier match de la saison a débuté.
04
vider, cul sec
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
Exemples
In the old tavern, patrons would often tip off their mugs of ale to quench their thirst.
Dans la vieille taverne, les clients vidoyaient souvent leurs chopes de bière pour étancher leur soif.
