sub

UK
/sʌb/
US
/sʌb/

Translations

subnoun
subs
pl
UK
/sʌb/
US
/sʌb/
подводная лодка
The navy deployed a sub to patrol the waters.
Военно-морской флот отправил подводную лодку патрулировать воды.
I ordered a sub for lunch.
Я заказал бутерброд на обед.
He was appointed as a sub for the absent teacher.
Его назначили заместителем отсутствующего учителя.
The sub was equipped with the latest technology.
Субмарина была оснащена новейшими технологиями.
subverb
subbed
Past Simple
subbed
Past Participle
subbing
Gerund
UK
/sʌb/
US
/sʌb/
I will sub for my colleague while she is on vacation.
Я подменю свою коллегу, пока она в отпуске.
The coach decided to sub the player in the second half.
Тренер решил заменить игрока во втором тайме.
Additional translations
Synonyms
subadjective
more sub
Comp.
most sub
Super.
Used attributively, chiefly in compound nouns, to describe something connected with submarines or acting as a substitute.
subadjective
UK
/sʌb/
US
/sʌb/
Used attributively, e.g. "sub patrol", "sub fleet".

Definitions

subnoun
A submarine, a type of underwater vessel.
The navy deployed a sub to patrol the waters.
A substitute; a person or thing that takes the place of another, especially a player in a sports game.
The coach sent in a sub to replace the injured player.
A submarine sandwich, a type of sandwich made on a long roll.
I ordered a turkey and cheese sub for lunch.
A subscription, especially to a service or publication.
I renewed my sub to the magazine for another year.
A submissive partner in BDSM or other power-exchange relationships.
In their dynamic, he identifies as the dom and she as the sub.
A subeditor; a copy editor responsible for preparing text for publication.
The sub checked the article for spelling and factual errors before it went to print.
A subordinate; someone who is lower in rank or position.
Managers should treat their subs with respect.
subverb
To substitute or replace someone or something, especially in a sports context.
The coach decided to sub the injured player with a fresh one.
To subscribe to a service, channel, or publication.
I decided to sub to the new streaming service for more movie options.
To provide a substitute teacher for a class.
The school had to sub a teacher for the math class due to illness.
To copy-edit (text) as a subeditor.
She spent the afternoon subbing the news copy before the deadline.
To add or create subtitles for a film, video, or other media.
The fans quickly subbed the anime episode for international viewers.
subadjective
Relating to or designed for submarines or submarine operations.
The navy increased its sub capabilities in the Arctic.
subadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a submarine.
The sub crew prepared the vessel for a long deployment.
Serving as or involving a substitute.
He played a sub part while the lead actor recovered.