Collocations for tape - noun
1. magnetic material used for recording
ADJ.
magnetic
The data is stored on the magnetic tape.
The data is stored on the magnetic tape.
audio, computer, video (also ‘videotape’) | recording
VERB + TAPE
hold sth on, store sth on | capture sth on, get sth on
Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape.
Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape.
splice
TAPE + NOUN
drive
(= in a computer)
(= in a computer)
recording
PREP.
on ~
I''ve got the whole concert on tape.
I''ve got the whole concert on tape.
2. cassette with magnetic tape on it
ADJ.
cassette | audio, music, sound | video (also ‘videotape’) | demo, master | compilation
a compilation tape featuring new Irish bands
a compilation tape featuring new Irish bands
blank | pre-recorded | bootleg, pirated
The court heard that Ellis sold pirated tapes of Hollywood blockbusters.
The court heard that Ellis sold pirated tapes of Hollywood blockbusters.
VERB + TAPE
make
I made another tape to play in the car.
I made another tape to play in the car.
play (back), put on
The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.
The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.
listen to, watch | mime to
The singer was miming to a pre-recorded tape.
The singer was miming to a pre-recorded tape.
fast-forward, pause, replay, rewind, start, stop, wind back, wind forward/on | erase, wipe
Someone had deliberately erased the tapes.
Someone had deliberately erased the tapes.
TAPE + VERB
contain sth, have sth
The tape contained damning evidence. | What does this tape have on it?
The tape contained damning evidence. | What does this tape have on it?
TAPE + NOUN
deck, recorder | recording
3. long narrow strip of fabric/paper
ADJ.
adhesive, Scotch(R), sticky | insulating, masking | measuring | paper, plastic, steel | ticker | double-sided
Fit the carpet using double-sided tape.
Fit the carpet using double-sided tape.
QUANT.
piece, strip | roll
VERB + TAPE
seal sth (up) with
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
TAPE + NOUN
measure
Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room.
Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room.
4. piece of material stretched across a racetrack
ADJ.
finishing
VERB + TAPE
break
her look of triumph as she broke the finishing tape
her look of triumph as she broke the finishing tape