Definition
Definition of subbing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- Subbing for the teacher was a challenging task.
2.
editingTECH. UK the process of copy editing textTECH. UK
- Subbing requires attention to detail and grammar.
Adjective
1.
- She was subbing for the regular teacher who was on leave.
2.
- He is subbing as the team captain for today's match.
Origin of subbing
English, sub (substitute) + -ing (gerund suffix)
Examples of subbing in a sentence
She enjoyed subbing at the local library. The magazine's subbing was completed overnight. Subbing is crucial for maintaining article quality. The subbing teacher quickly adapted to the new classroom. He was subbing for the injured player in the match. She is subbing for the lead actress in tonight's play.
I'm subbing as the manager while he's on vacation.
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- French:remplacement, remplaçant, ...
- German:Vertretung, vertretend, ...
- Italian:sostituzione, sostituto, ...
- Spanish:sustitución, sustituto, ...
- Portuguese:substituição, temporariamente substituindo, ...
- Chinese:代课, 暂时替代, ...
- Japanese:代役, 代わりの, ...
- Arabic:العَمَل كَبَدِيل, بَدِيل, ...
- Hebrew:מִילּוּי מָקוֹם, חַלִּיפִי, ...
- Russian:замена, замещающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заміна, заміняючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्थापन, स्थानापन्न, ...
Definition of sub - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- I ordered a turkey sub for lunch.
2.
- The coach called in a sub for the injured player.
3.
- I renewed my sub to the streaming service.
4.
- The manager assigned the task to a sub.
5.
- I prefer watching movies with subs.
6.
- The navy deployed a sub for the mission.
7.
- I joined a new sub about cooking.
8.
- He identified as a sub in the relationship.
9.
- He installed a new sub in his car.
10.
- The company hired a sub for the electrical work.
11.
- The program called a sub to execute the task.
12.
- The article was reviewed by a sub before printing.
Verb
1.
- She will sub for the math teacher today.
2.
- The coach decided to sub the injured player.
3.
- I decided to sub to the new streaming service.
4.
- They subbed on a new striker at halftime.
5.
- They subbed the movie for international audiences.
6.
- He likes to sub in their relationship.
7.
- She subs articles for the magazine.
8.
- Can you sub me some cash until Friday?
Abbreviation
abr: submarinelarge underwater vehicle used for travel or research
- The navy launched a new sub last week.
Images of sub
sandwich made on a long bun 
submarine, especially in military contexts 
subwoofer in audio systems
Expressions with sub
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replace another person temporarily in a role or position
She had to sub in for her colleague who was sick..
replace someone or something with a substitute
The coach decided to sub out the injured player.
in secret or covertly
The committee met sub rosa to discuss the issue.
having a temperature lower than 0°C, extremely cold
We had sub-zero weather all week.
heated sandwich with pizza toppings
I ordered a pizza sub for lunch.
replace someone or something for a short time
Can you sub for me at work tomorrow?
very long sandwich served at parties
We ordered a party sub for the birthday celebration.
sandwich with pizza toppings in a sub roll
I ordered a pizza sub sandwich for lunch.
contract for leasing something already under a charter
The company signed a sub-charter for the cargo vessel.
smaller goal that helps achieve a larger goal
Completing the first chapter is a sub-goal of writing the book.
police officer ranking below an inspector
The sub-inspector questioned the witnesses at the scene.
person who helps manage under a main manager
The sub-manager approved my vacation request.
government official in charge of a district
The sub-prefect visited the local school yesterday.
secondary provider of information or material
The investigator interviewed the sub-source for more details.
relating to things in Africa south of the Sahara
Many sub-Saharan countries face unique challenges.
smaller test within a larger test series
The math exam included a sub-test on algebra.
under judicial consideration in a court
The case is sub judice and cannot be discussed.
secondary identifier used within a main address
The message was sent to the sub-address for support.
smaller frequency range within a larger frequency band
The signal was divided into several sub-band components.
smaller part within a larger clause or section
Please refer to sub-clause 3(b) for more details.
smaller form inside a main form or document
Fill out the sub-form before submitting the main application.
supporting structure inside a larger frame
The car's sub-frame was damaged in the accident.
smaller section of a larger interval
Each sub-interval was calculated to determine the overall function's behavior..
section within a larger paragraph in a document
See sub-para. (b) for details.
Origin of sub
Latin, sub (under)
Examples of sub in a sentence
The deli offers a variety of subs daily. The teacher needed a sub for her class. During the match, a sub was quickly brought in. He canceled his sub to the magazine. I gifted a sub to my friend for her birthday. The sub reported the issue to the supervisor.
Each sub has a specific role in the project. The sub was missing for the foreign dialogue. She always checks if the sub is accurate. The sub navigated silently beneath the waves. A sub can remain underwater for months. The sub for travel tips is very active. I found a sub dedicated to vintage cars. The sub followed the rules set by the dom. In their dynamic, the sub had specific duties. The sub added depth to the music. He adjusted the sub for better bass. We need a sub to handle the plumbing. The sub completed the project on time. The developer debugged the sub to fix the error. Each sub in the code performs a specific function. The sub checked the layout for errors. A sub edited the headlines for clarity. Can you sub for me at the meeting? He agreed to sub in the soccer match. They had to sub the tired player during the match. The team decided to sub their star player for the final minutes. She decided to sub to the magazine for a year. Many fans sub to their favorite YouTuber's channel. The coach will sub Maya on in the final minutes. They subbed their defender on after the injury. The team subbed the documentary overnight. She subbed the series for the hearing impaired. She decided to sub during their weekend retreat. In the club, he often chooses to sub with experienced partners. He subs for the newspaper on weekends. They needed someone to sub the report quickly. I can sub you fifty dollars this week. She subbed her roommate the bus fare. The sub stayed underwater for two weeks. Scientists explored the ocean floor in a sub.
View all translations of sub
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- French:sandwich sous-marin, remplacer, ...
- German:Sub, vertreten, ...
- Italian:panino, sostituire, ...
- Spanish:bocadillo, sustituir, ...
- Portuguese:sandes, substituir, ...
- Chinese:潜艇堡, 替代, ...
- Japanese:サブ, 代わりをする, ...
- Arabic:شَطيرَة غَواصَة, حَلَّ مَحَلَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סַאבּ, לְהַחֲלִיף, ...
- Russian:бутерброд, замещать, ...
- Ukrainian:сендвіч, заміняти, ...
- Hindi:सब सैंडविच, किसी की जगह काम करना, ...
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