side-lining

side-lin·ing

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Definitions of side-lining word

noun side-lining a line at the side of something. 1
noun side-lining a business or activity pursued in addition to one's primary business; a second occupation. 1
noun side-lining an additional or auxiliary line of goods: a grocery store with a sideline of household furnishings. 1
noun side-lining Sports. either of the two lines defining the side boundaries of a field or court. sidelines, the area immediately beyond either sideline, where the substitute players sit. 1
noun side-lining sidelines, the position or point of view taken by a person who observes an activity or situation but does not directly participate in it. 1
verb with object side-lining 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. 1

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1685-95; side1 + line1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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