American business jargon. 2014.
tab — tab1 [tab] n. [< ?] 1. a small, flat loop, strap, or metal ring fastened to something for pulling it, hanging it up, etc. 2. a small, often ornamental, flap or piece fastened to the edge or surface as of a dress, coat, etc. 3. an attached or… … English World dictionary
tab — {{11}}tab (n.1) small flap, c.1600, possibly a dialectal word, of uncertain origin. Often interchangeable with TAG (Cf. tag) (n.1). Cf. also Middle English tab strap or string (mid 15c.), Norw. dialectal tave piece of cloth, rag. {{12}}tab (n.2)… … Etymology dictionary
tab — [tæb] noun [countable] 1. a small piece of paper or cloth that is fixed to the edge of something, usually giving information about it 2. a bill for something, especially one that has gradually increased over time: • One out of three credit card… … Financial and business terms
tab — Ⅰ. tab [1] ► NOUN 1) a small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc. 2) Brit. Military a collar marking distinguishing an officer of high rank. 3) informal, chiefly N. Amer. a restaurant… … English terms dictionary
keep\ tab\ on — • keep tab on • keep tabs on v. phr. informal 1. To keep a record of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals in the park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabs on the girls to be sure they were clean and neat.… … Словарь американских идиом
tab|leau — «TAB loh, tab LOH», noun, plural tab|leaux «TAB lohz, tab LOHZ», less frequently, tab|leaus «TAB lohz, TAB|LOHZ». 1. a striking scene; picture. 2. a representation of a person, statue, picture, scene, or incident, by a person or group posing in… … Useful english dictionary
keep tabs (or a tab) on — informal monitor the activities or development of. → tab … English new terms dictionary
keep\ tabs\ on — • keep tab on • keep tabs on v. phr. informal 1. To keep a record of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals in the park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabs on the girls to be sure they were clean and neat.… … Словарь американских идиом
keep tabs on — ► keep tabs on informal monitor the activities of. Main Entry: ↑tab … English terms dictionary
keep (close) tabs on — informal phrase to watch someone carefully to see what they do, or to watch something carefully The police have been keeping close tabs on the organization. Thesaurus: to watch someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: tab … Useful english dictionary
