The act of placing or sitting on a bench, often used in sports to refer to a player being removed from active play and seated on the sidelines.
The coach's decision on benching the star player surprised everyone at the game.
A practice in dating where someone keeps another person as an option while exploring other relationships, without committing to a serious relationship.
She realized he was benching her when he only contacted her sporadically and never made plans in advance.
A step-like horizontal surface or series of such surfaces cut into an excavation, trench, or embankment to reduce the slope or provide stability.
Safety regulations required benching along the sides of the excavation.
benchingadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of the act of removing a player from active participation or keeping someone in reserve.
The team's benching policy was criticized by fans.
benchverb
To remove a player from a game or team, typically as a disciplinary action or due to poor performance.
The coach decided to bench the star player after his repeated mistakes on the field.
To refrain from using or deploying something, often temporarily.
The company benched the new software update until all the bugs were fixed.
To perform a bench-press exercise, lifting weights while lying on a bench.