tip off
Third Person
tips off
Present Participle
tipping off
Past Tense
tipped off
Past Participle
tipped off
1
to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem
- He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity.
- Let's tip off the boss about the potential issues with the project.
- She carefully tipped her friend off about the upcoming surprise party.
- He didn't want to tip off his competitors about the new product launch.
- The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy's plans.
Synonyms:
2
(in basketball) to start the game by throwing the ball into the air between two opposing players
- The game will tip off at 7 PM sharp.
- The center players tip off to begin the first quarter.
- The center players tipped off to begin the first quarter.
- By the time we arrive, they will have tipped off the second half.
- The coach tipped the ball off to start the game.
3
(of a sports match) to start
- As soon as the signal was given, the cricket match tipped off with the bowler's delivery.
- They were nervous but ready when the final game of the season tipped off.
- Fans were excited as the championship match was about to tip off.
- The players gathered on the field, ready to tip off the rugby match with the kickoff.
4
to empty a container of liquor by tilting it and drinking until it is completely consumed
- After a long day, he tipped off his glass of whiskey and finished it in one go.
- In the old tavern, patrons would often tip off their mugs of ale to quench their thirst.
- At the party, they tipped off the bottle of champagne to celebrate.
- He tipped his glass off, draining the last drops of beer.
- With a grin, he tipped his mug off, signaling for another round.