To select someone for some particular opportunity, especially to take up a specific role, position, or purpose. Often used in passive constructions. The decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of Secretary of State.I can't believe the boss tapped me for the big promotion!
tap for
v.
To select someone for something, such as an appointment to an office: The mayor tapped his top aide for the position of communications director.
tap someone
verb
See tap someone for something
tap someone (for something)
tv. to select someone for some purpose or position. The committee tapped John to run for Congress.