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to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
정보를 제공하다, 미리 알려주다
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.
Let 's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
She carefully tipped her friend off about the upcoming surprise party.
02
점프 볼을 시작하다, 시작점프를 하다
(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.
The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
The center players tipped off to begin the first quarter.
03
시작하다, 개시하다
(of a sports match) to start
Example
As soon as the signal was given, the cricket match tipped off with the bowler's delivery.
They were nervous but ready when the final game of the season tipped off.
Fans were excited as the championship match was about to tip off.
04
한잔을 비우다, 술잔을 끝까지 마시다
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.
In the old tavern, patrons would often tip off their mugs of ale to quench their thirst.
At the party, they tipped off the bottle of champagne to celebrate.
