Definition of sidelined Sidelined

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Noun Plural: sidelines
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"
Verb sidelines, sidelining, sidelined
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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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.