Definitions

1. noun

A small flap or lid, typically hinged, used to cover an opening or to give access to a compartment.

“She pressed the tab on the suitcase to open it.”

2. noun

A space or key on a keyboard.

“He typed the word on the tab on his keyboard.”

3. noun

A label or marker on a page or document, typically indicating a heading or section.

“The tab on the top of the page showed the chapter title.”

4. verb

To mark or label something with a tab.

“She tabbed the pages in her book for easy reference.”

5. verb

To give access to something by opening a tab or flap.

“The waiter tabbed the table to show they were ready to order.”

6. verb

To pay for something by giving the waiter a card to bill the account to.

“They decided to tab the meal to their credit card.”

7. verb

To charge or bill something to an account.

“The hotel will tab the expenses to the company account.”

8. verb

In horse racing, to be in the running for a prize or award.

“He’s still in the running and tabbing for the championship.”

9. verb

In music, to mark the time or rhythm in a piece.

“The drummer will tab the rhythm for the rest of the band.”