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sideline
sideline
/ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/
noun
An auxiliary activity
(
avocation
,
by-line
,
pursuit
,
hobby
,
sideline
,
spare-time activity
)
an auxiliary activity
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
An auxiliary line of merchandise
(
sideline
)
an auxiliary line of merchandise
A line that marks the side boundary of a playing field
(
out of bounds
,
sideline
)
a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field
The coach shouted instructions from the sideline during the game
The coach shouted instructions from the sideline during the game
verb
Remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
(
sideline
)
remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President
The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President
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