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Definition sideline in American English

sideline verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/
1

to cause a player in a sport or game to be unable to play

Example

Quarterback Dan Marino is sidelined with a bad knee injury.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
2

to prevent someone from being involved in something that they would normally expect to be involved in

Example

Some delegates complained of being sidelined.

Synonyms and related words
stop prevent keep from isolate exclude segregate
Definition sideline in American English