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sideline
[sahyd-lahyn]
noun
a line at the side of something.
a business or activity pursued in addition to one's primary business; a second occupation.
an additional or auxiliary line of goods.
a grocery store with a sideline of household furnishings.
Sports.
sidelines, the position or point of view taken by a person who observes an activity or situation but does not directly participate in it.
verb (used with object)
to render incapable of participation, especially in anything involving vigorous, physical action, as a sport.
An injury to his throwing arm sidelined the quarterback for two weeks.
sideline
/ ˈɪˌɪ /
noun
sport a line that marks the side boundary of a playing area
a subsidiary interest or source of income
an auxiliary business activity or line of merchandise
verb
to prevent (a player) from taking part in a game
to prevent (a person) from pursuing a particular activity, operation, career, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
“This wasn’t just sidelining science. It’s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children’s health.”
This was the Gilded Age, when the United States had entered a new era of industrialization that created an unprecedented class of millionaires — and left many people on the sidelines.
Disaster struck with Fishlock sidelined for a month leading into the match with a calf injury, fit enough only to start as a sub in the away leg.
Not to be forgotten, Max Muncy also remains sidelined by his bum knee.
He has 19 caps and has become a regular for Spain as a result of Rodri being sidelined last season by a serious knee injury.
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