1. (

• zap

) a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation" ;

1. (

• zap

) strike suddenly and with force; "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes" ;

2. (

• zap ,
• vaporize ,

) 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" ;

3. (

• nuke ,
• atomize ,
• atomise ,
• zap

) strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" ;

4. (

• microwave ,
• micro-cook ,
• zap ,
• nuke ,

) cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers" ;