# tanking

Pronunciation: US say "TANG-king" /ˈtæŋkɪŋ/; AUS say "TANK-ing" /ˈtæŋkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of tank. — present participle and gerund of tank
   - Simple: Present participle of tank. Use this form for the ongoing or '-ing' version of the verb.
   - _Critics worried the economy was tanking despite official reassurances._
   - _Fans accused the team of tanking to secure a better draft pick._

## Noun

2. The deliberate throwing of a game or match, done to secure some perceived future competitive advantage.
   - Simple: Losing a game on purpose so you can gain an advantage later on.
   - _League officials launched an investigation into tanking during the final weeks of the season._
   - _The franchise's blatant tanking drew fines and heavy public criticism._
3. A single session spent immersed in a tank, such as a float tank used for relaxation.
   - Simple: A time spent relaxing while floating inside a closed water tank.
   - _After a long week, a single tanking in the float pod helped her unwind._
   - _The therapist recommended weekly tankings for stress relief._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/tanking (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).