Zap
Pronunciation: /ˈzæp/
Zap (verb)
- To get rid of something quickly or suddenly.
- To destroy or damage something using energy, like electricity.
- To change the television channel quickly using a remote control.
Examples
- She zapped the stain from the shirt.
- He zapped the unwanted files from his computer.
Common collocations: zap away, zap out, zap with, zap into pieces, zap through
Zap (noun)
- A sudden burst of energy or electricity.
Examples
- The zap of electricity startled everyone.
- A zap of energy surged through the wires.