Submarine

Verb · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. To disappear from visible communication for a while, often while working quietly or avoiding discussion. In engineering slang, submarining can mean focused execution or bad collaboration depending on context.

    In plain English: To drop out of sight or communication for a period of time.

    Example: "He submarined for two days in the legacy code and resurfaced with a fix, but nobody knew the investigation status while he was gone."

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