Definition
Definition of sidelines - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
sportsTECH. US area outside the playing field in sportsTECH. US
- The coach shouted instructions from the sidelines.
2.
observationposition of observation or non-participation
- She watched the debate from the sidelines.
Images of sidelines
area outside the playing field in sports
Expressions with sidelines
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observe without participating
She chose to watch from the sidelines during the debate.
stay away from active involvement or participation
He decided to keep to the sidelines during the meeting.
not actively participating in something
He watched the game on the sidelines.
not actively involved in an activity
He chose to be on the sidelines during the meeting.
stay uninvolved in an activity or event
She decided to remain on the sidelines during the debate.
not take part in an activity or event
He chose to sit on the sidelines during the meeting.
not get involved in an activity or event
He decided to stay on the sidelines during the debate.
choose not to get involved in a situation
He stood on the sidelines while his friends argued.
Origin of sidelines
English, side (edge) + line (path)
Terms with sidelines included in their meaning
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metaphorical
trying to control a situation from the sidelines
social
stay on the sidelines at social events
sports
official assisting referees from the sidelines in soccer
sports
sidelines on a tennis court
football
short forward pass to a player near sidelines
on the sidelines
person not participating in a game or sport
Examples of sidelines in a sentence
The injured player watched the game from the sidelines. He remained on the sidelines during the negotiations. From the sidelines, she observed the team's strategy unfold.
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- French:côtés, marge, ...
- German:Seitenlinie, ...
- Italian:linea laterale, margine, ...
- Spanish:banda, barrera, ...
- Portuguese:bancada, margens, ...
- Chinese:场边, 旁观位置, ...
- Japanese:サイドライン, 傍観, ...
- Arabic:خطوط التماس, هَامِش, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹוי הַצַּד, הַצַּד, ...
- Russian:боковые линии, боковая линия, ...
- Ukrainian:бокова лінія, бік, ...
- Hindi:साइडलाइन, साइडलाइन्स, ...
Definition of sideline - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsline marking the side boundary of a field
- The ball went out at the sideline.
2.
sportsarea outside the playing field
- Coaches stood on the sideline during the game.
3.
businesssecondary job or business for extra income
- She runs a bakery as a sideline.
4.
peripheryposition outside the main activity
- He watched the meeting from the sideline.
Verb
1.
figurativeremove someone from the center of activity
- She was sidelined from the project after the disagreement.
2.
sportsUS prevent a player from participating in a gameUS
- The coach sidelined him due to his injury.
Images of sideline
line marking the side boundary of a field
Expressions with sideline
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not actively participating in an activity
He remained on the sideline during the entire meeting.
reporter near the field for live updates and interviews
The sideline reporter interviewed the coach after the game.
Origin of sideline
English, side (side) + line (line)
Examples of sideline in a sentence
The coach yelled instructions from the sideline. Fans crowded the sideline after the final whistle. The injured player waited near the sideline. He started a blog as a sideline. Her sideline in photography became profitable. She remained on the sideline during the project.
From the sideline, he observed the game. The coach sidelined him for the rest of the season. After the scandal, the politician was sidelined by his party. The star player was sidelined for the entire season. Injuries sidelined the athlete from the championship.
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- French:ligne de touche, écarter, ...
- German:Seitenlinie, ausgrenzen, ...
- Italian:linea laterale, escludere, ...
- Spanish:línea lateral, apartar, ...
- Portuguese:linha lateral, afastar, ...
- Chinese:边线, 排除, ...
- Japanese:サイドライン, 外す, ...
- Arabic:اَلْخَطُّ اَلْجَانِبِيُّ, أَبْعَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַו הַצַּד, לִדְחוֹק לַשּׁוּלַיִים, ...
- Russian:боковая линия, отстранять, ...
- Ukrainian:бокова лінія, усунути, ...
- Hindi:पार्श्व रेखा, किनारे कर देना, ...
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