Meaning of the word subtitle in English
What does subtitle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
subtitle
US /ˈsʌbˌtaɪ.t̬əl/
UK /ˈsʌbˌtaɪ.t̬əl/
Noun
1.
a secondary title of a book, article, or other publication
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The book had an intriguing main title and a descriptive subtitle.
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Each chapter began with a clear heading and a brief subtitle.
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2.
a caption displayed at the bottom of a cinema or television screen that translates or transcribes the dialogue or narrative
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Turn on the subtitles so we can understand the foreign film.
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The news broadcast included closed subtitles for the hearing impaired.
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Verb
1.
provide (a film or broadcast) with subtitles
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They decided to subtitle the documentary for international release.
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It takes a lot of effort to accurately subtitle a live broadcast.
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