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bench

UK
/bɛnʧ/
US
/bɛnʧ/

Translations

benchnoun
benches
pl
UK
/bɛnʧ/
US
/bɛnʧ/
We sat on the bench in the park and watched the children play.
Nous nous sommes assis sur le banc dans le parc et avons regardé les enfants jouer.
établiSens atelier ou laboratoire.
The technician repaired the device on the bench in the lab.
Le technicien a réparé l'appareil sur l'établi du laboratoire.
Additional translations
bancPar extension, en sport pour désigner le banc des remplaçants.
bancDans le contexte juridique, pour désigner le siège ou la juridiction du juge.
Synonyms
stool
platform
workbench
sitting area
seat
benchverb
benched
Past Simple
benched
Past Participle
benching
Gerund
UK
/bɛntʃ/
US
/bɛntʃ/
suspendreSens sportif ou figuré, notamment pour retirer temporairement quelqu'un ou quelque chose de l'usage.
The coach decided to bench the star player after his repeated mistakes on the field.
L'entraîneur a décidé de suspendre le joueur vedette après ses erreurs répétées sur le terrain.
faire du développé couchéSens sportif, en musculation.
He benched 250 pounds during yesterday's workout.
Il a fait du développé couché à 250 livres pendant l'entraînement d'hier.
Synonyms
suspend
put aside
set aside
disqualify
remove
benchadjective
UK
/bɛntʃ/
US
/bɛntʃ/
Used attributively before another noun (bench press, bench vise, bench warrant) to denote relation to a bench.
de bancSe dit d'un outil, d'un dispositif ou d'un équipement destiné à être utilisé avec un banc ou un établi.
He tightened the metal sheet in a bench vise.
Il a serré la tôle dans un étau de banc.

Definitions

benchnoun
A long seat for multiple people, typically made of wood or metal, often found in public places like parks or sports fields.
We sat on the bench in the park and watched the children play.
A judge's seat in a courtroom, or the office or position of a judge.
The lawyer presented his case to the bench with confidence.
A worktable, especially in a workshop or laboratory, used for manual or technical work.
The technician repaired the device on the bench in the lab.
A reserve of players in a sports team who are not playing but are available to substitute.
The coach decided to bring a player off the bench to strengthen the defense.
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.
He benched 250 pounds during yesterday's workout.
benchadjective
Relating to or intended for use with a bench, especially a bench for seating, working, or exercising.
He tightened the metal sheet in a bench vise.
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