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subbing

/ˈsʌb.ɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈsʌb.ɪŋ/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по замене кого-либо, кто болен или находится в отпуске.

A noun referring to the act of working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence.

uncountable

  1. Working as a substituteB2informal

    The act of temporarily taking over someone else's job or role, especially when they are ill or on leave.

    ruЗамещение

    • She did some subbing at the local school while the regular teacher was sick.
    • He makes extra money by subbing for colleagues on their days off.
    • Subbing can be challenging because you have to adapt quickly to new environments.

    Synonymscoveringfill-inreliefreplacementstand-insubstitutionsupply

Forms
  • subbings plural form
  • subbings' possessive plural form
  • subbing's possessive singular form

verb

sub/sʌb/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия замены кого-либо или чего-либо, или выступления в качестве замены.

A verb used to indicate the act of substituting for someone or something, or to act as a replacement.

  1. B2informal

    To act as a substitute for someone or something, especially in a sports team or work role.

    ruЗаменять

    • He subbed for the injured player in the second half.
    • I subbed in for my colleague during the meeting.
    • She subbed as the lead singer for the band's tour.

    Synonymscover fordeputizefill inrelievereplacespellstand insubstituteunderstudy

    Antonymscontinueremainstay

Forms
  • subbed past participle
  • subbed past simple
  • subbing present participle
  • subs third person singular