tap on

phrasal verbPart oftap

tap on — phrasal verb

1. to touch a card or phone against an electronic reader at the start of a journey

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to touch a card or phone against an electronic reader at the start of a journey on public transport to record the beginning of a trip.

Example

Commuters tap on at the gate and tap off at their destination station.

The machine beeps twice when you tap on successfully with your travel card.