Sub in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsəb/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SUHB-in, in
sˈʌb/ /ˈɪn
SUB-in
Definition
To replace someone temporarily, especially in a game, job, or activity; to take someone’s place for a short period.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in sports, work, or group settings. Usually as a phrasal verb: 'sub in for someone'. Not to be confused with 'substitute' (formal), or 'sub out' (the opposite: someone leaves). Can also be used as a noun ('a sub').
Spanish: sustituir - reemplazarPortuguese (BR): substituir - entrar no lugar dePortuguese (PT): substituir - entrar no lugar deChinese (Simplified): 替补 - 代替Chinese (Traditional): 替補 - 代替Hindi: बदलना (खेल में) - स्थान लेनाArabic: يحل محل - يدخل بديلاًBengali: অস্থায়ীভাবে পরিবর্তে থাকা - বদলি হওয়াRussian: заменять (на время) - подменятьJapanese: 代わりに入る - ピンチヒッターをするVietnamese: thay thế tạm thời - vào thayKorean: 대신 들어가다 - 임시로 대체하다Turkish: yerine geçmek - yedek olarak girmekUrdu: عارضی طور پر بدلنا - جگہ لیناIndonesian: menggantikan sementara - masuk menggantikan
Example Sentences
Can you sub in for me at work tomorrow?
basic
If Tim gets tired, Sarah will sub in for him.
basic
Coach asked Jake to sub in during the second half.
basic
I had to sub in for my friend last-minute at the meeting.
natural
Do you mind if I sub in for you during lunch?
natural
When Lisa was sick, Mark agreed to sub in as the team leader.
natural