Subscribe/səbˈskraɪb/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Online Services Used to indicate registering for ongoing online content. She subscribes to an e-learning platform. Pro Tip 2/3Recurring Payment Implies recurring costs for continued access to a service. You need to subscribe to keep watching your favorite shows. Pro Tip 3/3Active Choice Highlights a conscious decision to receive information or services regularly. I decided to subscribe for weekly updates.