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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Tapped

What is tapped in this context?

"The exchange came after Mr. Graham and Sen. John McCain said they would try to block Ms. Rice if Mr. Obama tapped her to become secretary of state"
  

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AHD def. 4 It means "designated". You are supposed to imagine him reaching out and touching her to show that he has selected her.

  • AHD def.
  • 4 It means "designated".
  • You are supposed to imagine him reaching out and touching her to show that he has selected her.
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AHD def. 4

It means "designated". You are supposed to imagine him reaching out and touching her to show that he has selected her.

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