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BNC: 8825 COCA: 6633

tab

1 tab /ˈtæb/ noun
plural tabs
1 tab
/ˈtæb/
noun
plural tabs
Learner's definition of TAB
[count]
: a small, flat piece on a box, envelope, etc., that can be put into a hole in order to hold two parts together(盒子、信封等上用于连接两部分的)突耳,凸舌,小插片
: a small, flat piece that sticks out from the edge of something (such as a folder) and allows you to identify and find it easily(文件夹上便于检索的)导卡突耳,检索凸舌
US : a small piece of metal, plastic, etc., that is pulled in order to open or close something拉环
US, informal : a record of the things (such as drinks at a bar) that a customer has ordered and will pay for later(待付的餐饮)账单,账款
: tab key
informal : a small pill of an illegal drug(毒品)药片,药丸

keep tabs on

informal
: to carefully watch (someone or something) in order to learn what that person or thing is doing监视;密切注视
2 tab /ˈtæb/ verb
tabs; tabbed; tabbing
2 tab
/ˈtæb/
verb
tabs; tabbed; tabbing
Learner's definition of TAB
[+ object] : to put a small, identifying label (called a tab) on something给…制索引凸舌often used as (be) tabbed常用作(be) tabbed
[+ object] US, informal : to say that (someone or something) will do something or have a particular role or purpose说…适于(某事或某角色);把…视作;把…用作often used as (be) tabbed常用作(be) tabbed
[no object] : to hit the tab key on a computer or typewriter(在计算机或打字机上)按跳格键
BNC: 8825 COCA: 6633

tab

1 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
a
: a short projecting device: such as
(1)
: a small flap or loop by which something may be grasped or pulled
(2)
: a projection from a card used as an aid in filing
b
: a small insert, addition, or remnant
c
: appendage, extension
especially : one of a series of small pendants forming a decorative border or edge of a garment
d
: a small auxiliary airfoil hinged to a control surface (such as a trailing edge) to help stabilize an airplane in flight see airplane illustration
2
[partly short for table entry 1; partly from sense 1]
a
: close surveillance : watch
keep tabs on trends
b
: a creditor's statement : bill, check
c
: cost
the tab for the new program
3
[short for tabulator] : a key on a keyboard that indents text by a preset amount
4
[by shortening]
a
: tablet
b

tab

2 of 2

verb

tabbed; tabbing

transitive verb

1
: to furnish or ornament with tabs
2
: to single out : designate
3

Example Sentences

Noun Insert the tab into this slot to close the box. a notebook with index tabs The tab on the zipper is broken. He ran up a $200 bar tab. He put the drinks on his tab. Verb After you type your name in the first box, you can move to the next box by tabbing. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Return to menu Double-digit cocktails can send your tab soaring. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 To update your watch using your iPhone, open the Apple Watch App and tap on the My Watch tab. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022 Management at Europa Restaurant reported at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 1 that a Brooklyn, NY, man had left without paying his $200 tab. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The woman with the teens asked the cashier to add all the left-behind items to her tab as quickly as possible. The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 In Los Angeles, Horses has reinvigorated a nearly century-old Sunset Boulevard staple with the clubby, put-it-on-my-tab ethos of socialite favorites Swifty’s and 21. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 But expansion is certainly possible, even if TikTok does have a history of shelving somewhat promising experiments like its Shop tab. Wired, 1 Aug. 2022 Partly to pay off his growing bar tab, Mr. Bhatt began cooking for the restaurant’s award-winning chef, John Currence. Emily Bobrow, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Tidwell also alleged Turpeau had the development authority pick up his bar tab at a South Fulton Chamber event. Ben Brasch, ajc, 8 July 2022
Verb
Microsoft is finally starting to roll out history and tab sync for its Edge browser. Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2021 Girton will oversee the department’s day-to-day until university leadership convenes and names an interim AD before conducting a national search to tab a full-time replacement for Greene. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The only way to correct this issue on my testing rig was to alt-tab the game to Windows and back a few times. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2022 If not, check the Lab Results tab just below Immunizations. Wired, 18 Aug. 2022 The video and Reels tab on your profile, meanwhile, is being consolidated into one home for all recordings. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 22 July 2022 Herta’s since been added to McLaren F1’s testing program and could be turning laps at an F1 track during an F1 weekend as soon as this fall, should Andreas Seidel and Zak Brown tab him for an FP1 opportunity. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2022 The USA TODAY Network has confirmed the 34-year-old Scheyer will tab Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas as Duke's newest assistant coach. David Thompson, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 Head straight to the bestsellers tab on Sephora and browse the reviews. Jamila Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tab was in 1607
BNC: 8825 COCA: 6633

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