to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
diskret informera, ge ett tips
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
Exempel
He did n't want to tip off his competitors about the new product launch.
Han ville inte varna sina konkurrenter om lanseringen av den nya produkten.
02
utföra tip-off, starta matchen
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
Exempel
By the time we arrive, they will have tipped off the second half.
När vi kommer fram kommer de att ha sparkat igång den andra halvleken.
03
börja, starta
(of a sports match) to start
Exempel
The players gathered on the field, ready to tip off the rugby match with the kickoff.
Spelarna samlades på planen, redo att sparka igång rugbymatchen.
04
tömma, dricka ur i ett drag
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
Exempel
He tipped his glass off, draining the last drops of beer.
Han tippade sitt glas, tömde de sista dropparna öl.
