English to English
sideline
('s/aI/dl/aI/n
)
noun (n)
- a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field(noun.location)source: wordnet30
- an auxiliary line of merchandise(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- an auxiliary activity(noun.act)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position(verb.social)Example:
The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President.
source: wordnet30
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