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tip-off

ti·poff

uncommon
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball

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verb

1.

give insider information or advise to

  • “He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot”
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Origin

Deverbal from tip off.

Phrases

  • tip off

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