dub out
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To cut out or erase a sound or section from a recorded track.
Meanings
1 C1 informal
To remove or erase a portion of audio from a recording.
"The producer dubbed out the background noise from the middle section of the track."
Grammar: separable
2 C1 neutral
To transfer or copy audio from one medium or format to another.
"They dubbed out the original reel-to-reel recordings onto digital files."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily used in audio engineering, music production, and broadcasting contexts. Also used in reggae/dub music culture. Relatively rare outside professional or enthusiast contexts. More common in British English.
Commonly used with
track recording audio section sound tape
Forms
Base
dub out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dubs out
he/she/it
Past simple
dubed out
yesterday
Past participle
dubed out
have + pp
-ing form
dubing out
continuous
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