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."
separable
dub out
C1 informal separable transitive
To remove or erase a section of audio from a recording, or to transfer audio from one format to another.
In plain English
To cut out or erase a sound or section from a recorded track.
What does "dub out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
separable
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "dub out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
track recording audio section sound tape
How to conjugate "dub out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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