Meaning

(transitive) To push under or below..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To push under or below.
2. (intransitive) To move downwards underneath something.
3. (law, otherwise uncommon) To remove; to deduct; to take away; to disregard.

Example Sentences

The upper tectonic plate had been subducting the lower one for millions of years by the time the eruption happened.

This tectonic plate had been subducting for millions of years by the time the eruption happened.

For example, if two trenches remained fixed relative to the local parts of the mesosphere into which they were subducting and if these two parts of the mesosphere were moving relative to each other, then the positions of the two trenches would move in the fixed reference frame. However since on Planet B the rate of deformation of the mesosphere is much slower than the rate of plate motion, we would still be able to draw the useful conclusion that the rate at which trenches and their subducting slabs move laterally relative to the mantle is very slow.

He wished to subduct the caveat that he had entered earlier.

Should it be desired to subduct the caveat the party entering it or his clerk, on producing the receipt, writes in the margin of the caveat "I subduct this caveat," and signs his name. If deceased had a residence within the limits of a district registry notice of the caveat is sent to such registry. Fee for entering caveat at principal registry, 1s. 〃 notice of entry to district registry, 1s. 6d. Same fees are charged for subducting.

Word Forms

• subducts
• subducting
• subducted

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When Should You Use Subduct?

Use subduct when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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