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to tap out
[phrase form: tap]
01
(in certain combat sports) to touch the floor or opponent to signal that one accepts defeat, usually because of being in a position where further fighting would be unsafe or useless
Examples
As the chokehold tightened, he had no choice but to tap out, conceding victory to his opponent.
She bravely fought on despite the pain until she had to tap out, recognizing she could n't continue.
02
beat out a rhythm
