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Collocations for tape - noun

1. magnetic material used for recording

ADJECTIVE

magnetic
The data is stored on the magnetic tape.
audio, computer, video (usually videotape)
recording
backup
Email messages are stored on backup tapes for years.

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VERB + tape

store sth on
capture sth on, get sth on, record sth on
Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape.
splice

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tape + NOUN

recording
loop
tape loops of the same spoken phrase
machine, player
a reel-to-reel tape player
backup
Most companies already create tape backups and archives.

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PREPOSITION

on tape
I got the whole concert on tape.

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2. cassette with magnetic tape on it

ADJECTIVE

cassette
audio, music, sound
VHS™ (esp. AmE), video (usually videotape)
demo, master, original
compilation, mix
a compilation tape featuring new bands
blank
pre-recorded
bootleg, pirate (esp. BrE), pirated (esp. BrE)
bootleg tapes of Hollywood blockbusters
surveillance

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VERB + tape

make
I made another tape to play in the car.
play, play back, put on
The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.
listen to, review, see, watch
release
The panel released audio tapes of the attack.
fast-forward, pause, replay, rewind, start, stop, wind back
erase, wipe
Someone had deliberately erased the tapes.

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tape + VERB

contain sth, have sth, show sth
The tape contained damning evidence.
What does this tape have on it?

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tape + NOUN

deck, player, recorder
cassette
recording

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3. long narrow strip of fabric/paper

ADJECTIVE

adhesive, Scotch™ (AmE), sticky (esp. BrE)
duct (AmE), gaffer (BrE), masking, packing
electrical (esp. AmE), insulating (esp. BrE)
measuring
paper, plastic
ticker (esp. AmE)
double-sided
The rack sticks to the inside of the door with double-sided tape.

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… OF TAPE

piece, strip
roll

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VERB + tape

seal sth (up) with
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
use
apply, put on
remove

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tape + NOUN

measure
Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room.
dispenser (AmE)
an adhesive tape dispenser

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Collocations for tape - verb

ADVERB

firmly
The wires are taped firmly together.
down, together, up
The lid was taped down to hold it in place.
The box was all taped up.
off
The area had been taped off by police.

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PREPOSITION

onto, to
Someone had taped a note onto my door.

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Tape is used with these nouns as the object:
conversation, interview

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