tap out
phrasal verbPart oftap
tap out — phrasal verb
1. To surrender or give up, especially by tapping the ground or a person in a fight
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To surrender or give up, especially by tapping the ground or a person in a fight.
Example
After a long struggle, the wrestler tapped out in the third round.
Aiden tapped out when he realized he couldn't solve the puzzle.