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To put aside
“Let's sideline this issue as we have more important matters to attend to.”
To demote or downgrade
“After a string of poor performances, the coach would sideline him to the bench.”
To ostracize or oust someone from a group or society
To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of
To briefly stop or interrupt an action
To act as an impediment or burden to
(chiefly British) To exempt from duty because of injury or ill-health
To render physically powerless, injured or unable to move
Plural for an activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income
“Adam, who studied engineering product design at South Bank University, does acting work as a sideline to earn money.”
(usually in plural form "sidelines") Plural for the edges of an area or space
“I stayed on the sidelines of the event to remain inconspicuous.”
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