Tip off | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Tip off

/tɪp of/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To inform someone secretly or confidentially, especially to warn them about something.

  • The police were able to prevent the robbery because someone tipped them off.
  • He was tipped off about the surprise party, so he was not really surprised.

2. To give someone clues or information that may help them in a particular situation.

  • She tipped him off about the upcoming job opening before it was publicly announced.
  • If you tip off the company about the staff changes, it might win you some favor.

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