English to English
noun
- a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
They gave it another zap of radiation.
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- strike suddenly and with force
This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
In this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens.
source: WordNet 3.0
- strike at with firepower or bombs
Zap the enemy.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cook or heat in a microwave oven
You can microwave the leftovers.
source: WordNet 3.0