Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subbing

Verb

/ˈsʌb.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of substituting or replacing someone or something temporarily.

Examples

She has been subbing for the teacher while she’s on maternity leave.
The coach called me to start subbing during the game because some players were injured.
In the world of video editing, subbing can refer to the process of adding subtitles to a film or video.

Meaning

Subbing is commonly used to refer to the process of stepping in for someone else in their absence, particularly in roles such as teaching, sports, or other activities.