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to tip off
[phrase form: tip]
01
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
02
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
03
(of a sports match) to start
04
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
Example
The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy's plans.
Let's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
He didn't want to tip off his competitors about the new product launch.
The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
The center players tipped off to begin the first quarter.
