tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
English
~ 1700
ragasztószalag, mágnesszalag, kazetta, ragasztószalaggal rögzít, ragasztószalaggal felragaszt, ragasztószalaggal leragaszt, felvesz, rögzít
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
She used clear tape to wrap the gift.
Átlátszó ragasztószalagot használt az ajándék becsomagolásához.
The box was sealed with strong duct tape.
A dobozt erős ragasztószalaggal zárták le.
I need some masking tape for the painting project.
He fixed the torn page with a small piece of tape.
Double-sided tape works well for mounting photos.
Learner examples
I put tape on the paper.
Ragasztószalagot tettem a papírra.
She used tape to close the box.
Ragasztószalaggal zárta le a dobozt.
We need more tape to finish.
He fixed the book with tape.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
Meaning
narrow sticky strip
Collocations
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
Synonyms
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
Antonyms
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
Themes
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
A narrow strip of material coated with adhesive on one side, used for sticking things together or to surfaces.
NOUN
B1
2
mágnesszalag
B2
kazetta
A2
He found an old cassette tape in the drawer.
Egy régi magnókazettát talált a fiókban.
The movie was recorded on a VHS tape.
A filmet VHS-kazettára vették fel.
Magnetic tapes are rarely used today.
She listened to her favorite songs on tape.
The interview was stored on audio tape.
Learner examples
I have a music tape.
Van egy magnókazettám.
We watched a movie on tape.
Videókazettán néztünk meg egy filmet.
He keeps old songs on tape.
I listened to a story on tape.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
Meaning
magnetic recording strip
Collocations
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
Synonyms
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
Antonyms
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
Themes
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
A narrow strip of plastic coated with magnetic material, used for recording and playing sound or video.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
Please tape the envelope before mailing it.
Kérlek, ragasztószalaggal zárd le a borítékot, mielőtt feladod.
She taped the poster to the wall.
Ragasztószalaggal felragasztotta a plakátot a falra.
He taped the wires together for safety.
They taped the box shut before shipping it.
I taped my notes to the fridge.
Learner examples
I taped the picture to the wall.
Ragasztószalaggal felragasztottam a képet a falra.
She taped the bag closed.
Ragasztószalaggal leragasztotta a zacskó száját.
He taped two papers together.
We taped the box shut.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
Meaning
fasten with adhesive strip
Collocations
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
Synonyms
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
Antonyms
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
Themes
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
To attach, fasten, or cover something by using adhesive tape.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to tape [something]
They taped last night's game to watch later.
Felvették a tegnap esti meccset, hogy később megnézhessék.
She taped an interview with the author.
Felvett egy interjút a szerzővel.
Can you tape this TV program for me?
The band taped their performance for an online release.
Learner examples
I taped the movie to watch later.
Felvettem a filmet, hogy később megnézzem.
She taped our talk.
Felvette a beszélgetésünket.
He taped the show yesterday.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
Meaning
record audio or video
Collocations
tape a show
|tape an interview
Synonyms
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
Antonyms
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
Themes
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
To record sound or video, originally onto magnetic tape but now also referring to digital recording in informal use.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
Syllables & stress
tape (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
Word family
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
Expressions
cut through red tape
1/kˈʌt θɹˈu ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
remove bureaucratic delays and rules
To make something happen faster by avoiding too many official rules.
Examples
- The new policy aims to cut through red tape for small businesses.
- We managed to cut through the red tape and get the permit quickly.
on tape
1/ˈɔn tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
recorded on audio/video medium
Saved as sound or video so it can be played later.
Examples
- The confession was caught on tape.
- I have their wedding on tape from 1995.
tape measure
1/tˈeɪp mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
flexible measuring tool strip
A long, thin tool used to measure length, that can roll up.
Examples
- He pulled out his tape measure to check the width of the table.
- The tailor used a tape measure around my chest.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
Examples
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.