Definition of sideline Sideline
/sajˈdlajˌn/ - [saydlayn] - side•line
We found 12 definitions of sideline from 3 different sources.
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What does sideline mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: sidelines |
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| sideline - a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field | ||
| out of bounds | ||
| line acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line" | ||
| sideline - an auxiliary line of merchandise | ||
| sideline - an auxiliary activity | ||
| avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, spare-time activity | ||
| pastime, pursuit, interest a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" | ||
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| sideline - remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position; "The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President" | ||
| demote, kick downstairs, relegate, bump, break assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- sideline (Noun)
A line at the side of something, as in "the yellow sideline of the road". - sideline (Noun)
A line defining the side boundary of a playing field . - sideline (Noun)
The area outside the playing field beyond each sideline. - sideline (Noun)
The outside or perimeter of any activity. - sideline (Noun)
Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item. - sideline (Verb)
To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play. - sideline (Verb)
To remove or keep out of circulation.
