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Definition zap in British English

zap verb

verb
/zæp/
1

to hit, harm, or destroy someone or something, usually using a weapon or a piece of equipment developed by modern technology

Example

the film's endless scenes of aliens being zapped by lasers

2

to cook something in a microwave

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Example

In the old days there were fewer channels to zap.

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4

to send or move something very quickly, or move in this way

Example

The plane zapped across the sky in a flash.

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Definition zap in British English