underground

Definition

  • adjective: located or occurring below the surface of the earth
  • adverb: beneath the surface of the earth
  • synonyms: secret, subterraneous, subterranean

Examples

  • The political party 'went underground' [=started working in secret] after the new government took power.

  • I've ridden on the New York subway, the Paris Metro, and the London 'Underground'.

  • The drugs are supplied through an 'underground' network.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You'll only be a hindrance to them. Thank you. Shit. Jesus, it's coming. It's coming! It's headed right for us! It's already here. Everybody, underground! Honey! Come on! Jo, come on! Get underground! Take cover, now! (..)
    1996 Twister