tab

CEFRB1

/tæb/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small label or section in a file or computer window.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.

Examples

  • My father picked up the tab for dinner, which came to $150.

  • Put everything on my tab. I'll settle it when I check out.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.

  2. The page or form (for example, on a web browser or file manager) associated with such a navigational widget.

  3. A fast march or run with full kit.

More examples

In context

  • Who is going to pick up the tab for this?

  • How many tabs are open on your browser right now?

  • insert tab A into slot B

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Quick test

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Origin

noun

First attested 1607, of uncertain origin.