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Britannica Dictionary definition of SNAP
1
:
to break quickly with a short, sharp sound
[no object]
-
The branch snapped and fell to the ground.
-
The cable suddenly snapped.
-
The earpiece of his glasses snapped off.
[+ object]
2
always followed by an adverb or preposition
:
to move into a specified position with a short, sharp sound
[no object]
[+ object]
3
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[+ object]
:
to close (something) with a fastener and especially with a snap
4
[+ object]
:
to turn (something) on or off with a switch
5
:
to make a short, sharp sound or to cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound
[no object]
[+ object]
6
:
to use your thumb and fingers to make a short, sharp sound
[+ object]
[no object]
7
[+ object]
informal
:
to take (a photograph)
:
to photograph (someone or something)
8
:
to speak using short, angry sentences or phrases
[no object]
—
usually + at
[+ object]
9
[no object]
:
to suddenly no longer be able to control your emotions because of a difficult situation, circumstance, etc.
10
:
to move with a quick, short movement or to cause (something) to move with a quick, short movement
[no object]
[+ object]
11
[+ object]
US, informal
:
to cause the end of (a series of wins, losses, successes, etc.)
12
[+ object]
American football
:
to pass (the ball) back to a teammate and especially to the quarterback by passing it between your legs at the start of a play
13
[no object]
:
to try to bite someone or something suddenly and quickly
—
usually + at
snap out of
[phrasal verb]
snap out of (something)
or
snap (someone) out of (something)
informal
:
to stop being in or to cause (someone) to stop being in (an unhappy condition or mood, a daydream, etc.)
-
I don't know how to get her to snap out of her depression. [=to stop being depressed]
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The sound of a door slamming snapped me out of my daydream.
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Come on, snap out of it! You can't let your breakup get you so depressed.
snap to attention
◊ A soldier who snaps to attention moves quickly to a position of standing silently with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides. The phrase is also used figuratively.
snap to it
informal
:
to start working harder or more quickly
snap up
[phrasal verb]
snap (something or someone) up
or
snap up (something or someone)
:
to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
-
Shoppers came to the store to snap up bargains after the holidays.
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When they see your work history, they'll snap you up! [=hire you immediately]
2
snap
/ˈsnæp/
noun
plural
snaps
plural
snaps
Britannica Dictionary definition of SNAP
1
[count]
:
a sudden, short, sharp sound caused by something breaking or moving into a new position
—
usually singular
2
[count]
:
the act of snapping your fingers or the sound made when you snap your fingers
3
[count]
US
:
a device that fastens something by closing or locking with a short, sharp sound
especially
:
a set of two metal or plastic pieces that fit tightly together when you press them
— called also
(British)
popper, (British)
press stud
4
[count]
:
a thin, hard cookie
—
see also gingersnap
5
[singular]
US, informal
:
something that is very easy to do
:
cinch
6
[singular]
US, informal
:
a small amount of time
7
[count]
:
a sudden brief period of a specified kind of weather
8
[count]
:
a quick, short movement
10
[count]
American football
:
the act of snapping the ball back to a teammate and especially to the quarterback at the start of a play
11
[noncount]
British
:
a card game in which players put down cards in a pile and try to be the first to say “snap” when two cards that are the same have been played
3
snap
/ˈsnæp/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SNAP
always used before a noun
:
done or made suddenly or without careful thought
4
snap
/ˈsnæp/
interjection
4
snap
/ˈsnæp/
interjection
Britannica Dictionary definition of SNAP
British
—
used to express surprise when two things are alike