tape

Related to tape: Scotch Tape, duct tape, adhesive tape

cut (through) (the) red tape

To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles (which are often referred to as "red tape") in order to accomplish something. Our lawyer was able to cut through the red tape and get us an answer from the courthouse. The governor promised to cut red tape in order to get things done more efficiently in the state.

get (someone or something) taped

To come to understand or know someone or something well and use that knowledge accordingly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Oh, I got you taped the minute you walked in here scowling. You're going to sit right here, in the front of the classroom.

have (one) taped

To understand or know someone or something well and use that knowledge accordingly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I had you taped the minute you walked in here scowling. You're going to sit right here, in the front of the classroom.

red tape

Official, bureaucratic rules or methods that are typically overly strict, convoluted, or tedious. Our lawyer was able to cut through red tape and get us an answer from the courthouse. There's so much red tape involved in opening up a restaurant that we decided to ditch the plan altogether.

See also: red, tape

sex tape

A video of two or more people, often celebrities, engaging in sexual acts, recorded privately and nonprofessionally, often but not always with the intention that it will only be seen by the parties involved. The term originated when such videos were recorded and distributed on videotape. These days, most sex tapes are released intentionally to boost some D-list celebrity's career.

tape off

To form a barrier to something or some area by surrounding or blocking it with (usually brightly colored) tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "off." City regulators have taped the building off ahead of its demolition. Make sure you tape off the crime scene so no one contaminates the evidence before the detectives arrive.

tape out

1. To mark or designate an area with as or as if with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." I taped out their portion of the stage so they wouldn't keep stumbling into ours during rehearsals. Let's tape the space out in the living room to get a better sense of how the furniture will all fit inside.

2. To create or design the photomask of an integrated circuit board that is to be sent to a fabrication facility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." The tech company has hinted that it is in the process of taping out their newest graphics chip. We've taped the chip out already. We're just waiting to get the first working prototype back from the factory.

3. To cover and conceal something with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." The red LED light on the TV in my room was driving me crazy at night, so I finally got some black electrical tape and just taped it out. Someone taped out the words on the warning sign at the entrance of the beach.

tape up

1. To mend or repair something with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "up." A: "Dad, Sarah ripped the cover off of my favorite book!" B: "Don't worry, we can just tape it up." I had to tape up the side of my tent to keep the rain out for the rest of the camping trip.

2. To wrap an injured part of someone's body with athletic or medical tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "up." The team's medic taped me up on the sidelines and sent me right back into the game. The athletic trainer spent nearly an hour taping up all the football players before they went out to practice.

taped up

1. Sealed shut with tape. You've got to make sure your package is totally taped up before you ship it in the mail. The envelope was taped up so no one would be able to open it unnoticed.

2. Mended or held together by tape. The saxophone I bought at the garage sale is in great condition, though its case is all worn and taped up. The book's pages are falling out and its spine is taped up, but I just can't bear to replace it.

3. Completely finalized or definitively resolved. We're hoping to have this deal taped up by the end of the week. The whole thing's taped up—there's nothing more I can do.

cut through red tape

Fig. to eliminate or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures. I will try to cut through all the red tape for you so you get your visa on time. I am sure someone can help us cut through all this red tape.

red tape

Fig. over-strict attention to the wording and details of rules and regulations, especially by government workers. (From the color of the tape used by government departments in England to tie up bundles of documents.) Because of red tape, Frank took weeks to get a visa. Red tape prevented Jack's wife from joining him abroad.

See also: red, tape

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

red tape

Official forms and procedures, especially those that are complex and time-consuming. For example, There's so much red tape involved in approving our remodeling that we're tempted to postpone it indefinitely . This expression alludes to the former British custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon. [Early 1800s]

See also: red, tape

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

red tape

COMMON Red tape is official rules and documents that seem unnecessary and cause delay. After dealing with all the red tape and finally getting approval for the building, our funding has been cut. Two lawyers have written a book to help people cut through the red tape when dealing with British nationality laws. Note: Lawyers and government officials used to tie documents together with red or pink tape.

See also: red, tape

have got something taped

BRITISH, INFORMAL

If you have got something taped, you understand it and are in control of it. The one certainty of parenthood is that whenever you feel you've got it taped, something or someone will come along to throw you off balance! They rarely enter any competition until they have got it pretty much taped.

have (or get) someone or something taped

understand someone or something fully. British informal

Early examples of the phrase, dating from the early 20th century, do not make its development clear: the sense could derive either from the action of measuring someone with a tape measure or from that of tying someone or something up with tape (and thereby getting them under control).

2001 John Diamond C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too After a few false starts you've learned how to do sending the meal back, dropping the girlfriend, getting through the job interview, making the marriage proposal: you think you've got it taped.

See also: have, someone, something, tape

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

red ˈtape

(disapproving) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly: Do you know how much red tape you have to go through if you want to import a car?This phrase comes from the custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon or tape.

See also: red, tape

have somebody/something ˈtaped

(British English, informal) understand somebody/something completely and have learned how to deal with them/it successfully: He can’t fool me — I’ve got him taped.

See also: have, somebody, something, tape

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

tape off

To restrict or reserve some location or area by encircling it with tape: The police taped off the crime scene. We taped the bench off so that no one would sit on the wet paint.

taped

(tept)

mod. finalized; sealed (up); cinched. (As if one were taping a package.) I’ll have this deal taped by Thursday. Then we can take it easy.

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释义	tape Related to tape: Scotch Tape, duct tape, adhesive tape cut (through) (the) red tape To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles (which are often referred to as "red tape") in order to accomplish something. Our lawyer was able to cut through the red tape and get us an answer from the courthouse. The governor promised to cut red tape in order to get things done more efficiently in the state. See also: cut, red, tape get (someone or something) taped To come to understand or know someone or something well and use that knowledge accordingly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Oh, I got you taped the minute you walked in here scowling. You're going to sit right here, in the front of the classroom. See also: get, tape have (one) taped To understand or know someone or something well and use that knowledge accordingly. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I had you taped the minute you walked in here scowling. You're going to sit right here, in the front of the classroom. See also: have, tape red tape Official, bureaucratic rules or methods that are typically overly strict, convoluted, or tedious. Our lawyer was able to cut through red tape and get us an answer from the courthouse. There's so much red tape involved in opening up a restaurant that we decided to ditch the plan altogether. See also: red, tape sex tape A video of two or more people, often celebrities, engaging in sexual acts, recorded privately and nonprofessionally, often but not always with the intention that it will only be seen by the parties involved. The term originated when such videos were recorded and distributed on videotape. These days, most sex tapes are released intentionally to boost some D-list celebrity's career. See also: sex, tape tape off To form a barrier to something or some area by surrounding or blocking it with (usually brightly colored) tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "off." City regulators have taped the building off ahead of its demolition. Make sure you tape off the crime scene so no one contaminates the evidence before the detectives arrive. See also: off, tape tape out 1. To mark or designate an area with as or as if with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." I taped out their portion of the stage so they wouldn't keep stumbling into ours during rehearsals. Let's tape the space out in the living room to get a better sense of how the furniture will all fit inside. 2. To create or design the photomask of an integrated circuit board that is to be sent to a fabrication facility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." The tech company has hinted that it is in the process of taping out their newest graphics chip. We've taped the chip out already. We're just waiting to get the first working prototype back from the factory. 3. To cover and conceal something with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "out." The red LED light on the TV in my room was driving me crazy at night, so I finally got some black electrical tape and just taped it out. Someone taped out the words on the warning sign at the entrance of the beach. See also: out, tape tape up 1. To mend or repair something with adhesive tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "up." A: "Dad, Sarah ripped the cover off of my favorite book!" B: "Don't worry, we can just tape it up." I had to tape up the side of my tent to keep the rain out for the rest of the camping trip. 2. To wrap an injured part of someone's body with athletic or medical tape. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tape" and "up." The team's medic taped me up on the sidelines and sent me right back into the game. The athletic trainer spent nearly an hour taping up all the football players before they went out to practice. See also: tape, up taped up 1. Sealed shut with tape. You've got to make sure your package is totally taped up before you ship it in the mail. The envelope was taped up so no one would be able to open it unnoticed. 2. Mended or held together by tape. The saxophone I bought at the garage sale is in great condition, though its case is all worn and taped up. The book's pages are falling out and its spine is taped up, but I just can't bear to replace it. 3. Completely finalized or definitively resolved. We're hoping to have this deal taped up by the end of the week. The whole thing's taped up—there's nothing more I can do. See also: tape, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cut through red tape Fig. to eliminate or neutralize something complicated, such as bureaucratic rules and procedures. I will try to cut through all the red tape for you so you get your visa on time. I am sure someone can help us cut through all this red tape. See also: cut, red, tape, through red tape Fig. over-strict attention to the wording and details of rules and regulations, especially by government workers. (From the color of the tape used by government departments in England to tie up bundles of documents.) Because of red tape, Frank took weeks to get a visa. Red tape prevented Jack's wife from joining him abroad. See also: red, tape McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. red tape Official forms and procedures, especially those that are complex and time-consuming. For example, There's so much red tape involved in approving our remodeling that we're tempted to postpone it indefinitely . This expression alludes to the former British custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon. [Early 1800s] See also: red, tape The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. red tape COMMON Red tape is official rules and documents that seem unnecessary and cause delay. After dealing with all the red tape and finally getting approval for the building, our funding has been cut. Two lawyers have written a book to help people cut through the red tape when dealing with British nationality laws. Note: Lawyers and government officials used to tie documents together with red or pink tape. See also: red, tape have got something taped BRITISH, INFORMAL If you have got something taped, you understand it and are in control of it. The one certainty of parenthood is that whenever you feel you've got it taped, something or someone will come along to throw you off balance! They rarely enter any competition until they have got it pretty much taped. See also: have, something, tape Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. have (or get) someone or something taped understand someone or something fully. British informal Early examples of the phrase, dating from the early 20th century, do not make its development clear: the sense could derive either from the action of measuring someone with a tape measure or from that of tying someone or something up with tape (and thereby getting them under control). 2001 John Diamond C: Because Cowards Get Cancer Too After a few false starts you've learned how to do sending the meal back, dropping the girlfriend, getting through the job interview, making the marriage proposal: you think you've got it taped. See also: have, someone, something, tape Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary red ˈtape (disapproving) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly: Do you know how much red tape you have to go through if you want to import a car?This phrase comes from the custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon or tape. See also: red, tape have somebody/something ˈtaped (British English, informal) understand somebody/something completely and have learned how to deal with them/it successfully: He can’t fool me — I’ve got him taped. See also: have, somebody, something, tape Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary tape off v. To restrict or reserve some location or area by encircling it with tape: The police taped off the crime scene. We taped the bench off so that no one would sit on the wet paint. See also: off, tape The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. taped (tept) mod. finalized; sealed (up); cinched. (As if one were taping a package.) I’ll have this deal taped by Thursday. Then we can take it easy. See also: tape McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: cut (through) (the) red tape cut through red tape red tape group a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours be able to (do something) in (one's) sleep be able to do something in your sleep go around go around doing able to (do something) with (one's) eyes closed References in periodicals archive Red Tape as an Obstacle to Public Sector Performance The pervasiveness of red tape in public organizations * Tape sequence: Full backups usually span many tapes. Save time and money with automated process to extract relevant ESI from tape 24-25: Continuing Education: Critical Skills and Issues for Managing in the Human Services; TAPE Educational Services; Toronto; www.tapestudies.com 416-929-3396 Calendar Canada For Exchange protection, traditional tape backup methods provide full Exchange database protection; however they are limited by slow recovery time, a 23-hour recovery point and for all practical purposes no mailbox or message level recovery. Traditional backup software is no match for Exchange More importantly, the technology allows the type and grade of pressure sensitive self-adhesive tape to be selected according the customer's performance and cost requirements. An economical alternative to heat-activated pressure-sensitive tapes In my own role as a rehabilitation counselor educator, I kept imaging how different tapes could be used in a number of courses including courses specific to AOD counseling, introductory rehabilitation courses, and psychosocial aspects of disability, but they would also work well in AOD prevention and treatment programs. Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home If you have a soloist who doesn't want to give you permission to tape, tell him or her that it's okay--you'll put in the understudy. PERSONAL YOU: Making Your Best Dance Video For the LAN market, the choices are wider: regular cartridges, digital (called DAT in the industry) and eight-millimeter tape. Running out of storage space Some departments also cited the prohibitive costs involved in purchasing and maintaining equipment, remodeling interview rooms, and storing tapes. Videotaping interrogations and confessions 13-14: Continuing Education: Art Therapy for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors; TAPE Educational Services; Toronto; www.tapestudies.com 416-929-3396 Calendar Canada Now that native Fibre Channel tape drives are readily available and are coming down in cost, these library manufacturers are offering products with a native Fibre Channel Tape solution in addition to the bridged solution. Native Fibre Channel tape vs. Fibre Channel-to-SCSI converters Responding to the strong market demand for its family of tape automation products, Exabyte Corporation (OTCBB:EXBT), an innovator in tape backup, restore and archival systems, recently announced a new Program to help VARs establish a Tape Automation Practice. Exabyte launches new program to help VARs build tape automation practice and capitalize on strong new market According to International Data Corp., in fiscal year 2003, Fortune 500 companies spent $7 billion on approximately 1,200 terabytes (1 terabyte = 1,000 gigabytes) of data stored on magnetic tape. Additionally, Jim Porter of Disk/Trend Inc. The digital tsunami: a perspective on data storage: to meet demands, organizations will need to increase today's storage offerings 10 times. But how will such dramatic increases be addressed by technology and systems in the next few years? The instrument, a type of so-called magnetoresistive microscope, slowly and repeatedly passes a sample piece of tape or other medium under a tiny read-write head from a computer hard drive. Magnifier May Crack Crimes, Crashes While there are expensive wasy to safeguard data, none is cheaper or easier than a tape backup system, in which all computer data are copied onto a magnetic tape. 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