Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tanking
verb
/ˈtæŋ.kɪŋ/
Definition
Tanking refers to the act of deliberately putting in less effort or performing poorly, often in a competitive environment.
Examples
- The team started tanking towards the end of the season to secure the first draft pick.
- Some believe the company’s poor sales are a result of tanking strategies.
- He was accused of tanking the test to avoid promotion.
Meaning
In various contexts, tanking can mean underperforming or sabotaging one’s own efforts for a particular outcome, like losing a game to gain a better position in future opportunities.
Synonyms
- underperforming
- throwing a game
- sabotaging
- losing deliberately
