what is English verb for that action ?
To open a water tap , to turn on a water tap ? what is correct ? And opposite action -to close , to turn off a water tap?
Thanks in advance .

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what is English verb for that action ?
To open a water tap , to turn on a water tap ? what is correct ? And opposite  action -to close , to turn off a water tap?
Thanks in advance .

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Turn on the tap;   Turn the tap on.  
Turn the tap off; turn off the tap.

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I would say "Turn the tap on" or "Turn the tap off" (or "Turn the faucet on/off" in American English). I don't think you need the word "water" in your sentences above.

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