Background for tipping

tipping

/ˈtɪpɪŋ/

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verb

To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

Examples :

"He was tipping the watering can to pour water on the flowers. "

service business

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verb

(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.

Examples :

"The strong wind was tipping over the trash cans in the street. "

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(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.

Examples :

"The stack of books was too high, and it started tipping over. "

position action

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verb

Examples :

"He was tipping a glass of milk at the dinner table. "

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verb

To dump (refuse).

Examples :

""The truck was tipping garbage at the landfill." "

environment utility

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verb

To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.

Examples :

"The bartender expertly tipped the last of the malt liquor into the customer's glass. "

drink action culture

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verb

To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.

Examples :

"The goalkeeper was quick, tipping the powerful shot just over the crossbar and saving the goal. "

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verb

To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.

Examples :

"The teacher tipped her pen against the desk to get her attention. "

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verb

To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

Examples :

"In some cities waiters must be tipped."

service business job economy finance society tradition

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verb

Examples :

"She was tipping water from the watering can onto the thirsty plants. "

action business

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verb

To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.

Examples :

""My friend, who works at the movie theater, was kind enough to tip me that they are planning a big sale on popcorn next week." "

communication info

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noun

The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).

Examples :

"Context: A person is discussing common service customs. Sentence: In some countries, tipping is expected in restaurants, but not in fast food places. "

culture tradition business service economy

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noun

The act by which something is tipped or inclined.

Examples :

"The tipping of the glass caused the water to spill onto the table. "

action position

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noun

The dumping of rubbish.

Examples :

"The tipping of garbage cans onto the street was a problem in the neighborhood. "

environment disaster

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noun

A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing.

Examples :

"The flutist practiced her tipping, carefully articulating the rapid notes to create a clear and precise sound. "

music language phonetics