Rub on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RUB-awn
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɒn
rub-ON
Definition
To apply something, like a cream or ointment, onto a surface by moving your hand or another object back and forth.
Usage & Nuances
'Rub on' is often used for creams, ointments, or lotions on skin. Common in health and body care. Not to be confused with 'rub off' (remove by rubbing) or 'rub in' (emphasize). Usually informal and used in spoken language.
Spanish: frotar en - aplicar (pomada/crema)Portuguese (BR): passar (em creme/pomada) - esfregar emPortuguese (PT): esfregar em - aplicar (pomada/creme)Chinese (Simplified): 涂抹在 - 擦在Chinese (Traditional): 塗抹在 - 擦在Hindi: लगाना (क्रीम/मरहम) - रगड़नाArabic: يدلك على - يضع (مرهم/كريم)Bengali: মাখা - লাগানোRussian: втеретьJapanese: 塗る - すり込むVietnamese: bôi lên - xoa lênKorean: 바르다 - 문지르다Turkish: sürmek - ovalamakUrdu: ملنا - لگاناIndonesian: oleskan - gosokkan
Example Sentences
Please rub on this cream twice a day.
basic
You need to rub on sunscreen before going outside.
basic
He rubbed on some lotion after his shower.
basic
Just rub on a little bit of this ointment and wait for it to work.
natural
Do I need to rub on the gel or just leave it on my skin?
natural
If your muscles are sore, rub on some of this cream to help relax them.
natural