tanking
tanking Lexical Profile
tanking Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To fail completely or experience a sudden, steep decline in value, performance, or popularity (present participle of tank).
"Tech stocks were tanking across the board following the disappointing quarterly earnings report."
To intentionally lose or stop trying to win a game or match (present participle of tank).
"Critics accused the franchise of tanking the final month of the season to secure the top draft prospect."
• noun
The practice in professional sports of intentionally losing games or fielding a weakened team in order to secure a higher draft pick or a more favorable future position.
"The league commissioner introduced new lottery rules to discourage tanking among bottom-tier teams."
British A waterproof coating, membrane, or lining applied to underground walls and floors, such as in a basement or cellar, to prevent groundwater from seeping in.
"Before converting the damp Victorian cellar into a home office, the builders installed a complete waterproof tanking system."
British A severe defeat in a sporting match, or a heavy physical beating.
"The visiting squad suffered a humiliating tanking at the hands of the reigning champions."