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sideline

UK
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
US
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

Translations

sidelinenoun
sidelines
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
US
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
ligne de toucheSport.
The player stepped out of bounds when he crossed the sideline.
Le joueur est sorti du terrain lorsqu'il a franchi la ligne de touche.
activité d'appointActivité exercée en plus de l'activité principale.
She started a small baking business as a sideline to her teaching career.
Elle a lancé une petite activité de pâtisserie comme activité d'appoint à sa carrière d'enseignante.
bord du terrainSport.
The trainer sprinted from the sideline to help the injured player.
Le soigneur a couru depuis le bord du terrain pour aider le joueur blessé.
Additional translations
margeAu figuré, pour une position périphérique ou non centrale.
Synonyms
periphery
fringe
margin
outskirts
secondary position
Antonyms
main job
primary occupation
primary job
front line
player
participant
center
midfield
sidelineverb
sidelined
Past Simple
sidelined
Past Participle
sidelining
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
US
/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
mettre sur la toucheSport ou usage courant.
The coach decided to sideline the player after he injured his ankle during practice.
L'entraîneur a décidé de mettre le joueur sur la touche après qu'il s'est blessé à la cheville pendant l'entraînement.
marginaliserAu figuré, dans le sens d'exclure ou de reléguer à un rôle secondaire.
She felt sidelined in the project when her ideas were not considered by the team.
Elle s'est sentie marginalisée dans le projet lorsque ses idées n'ont pas été prises en compte par l'équipe.
Synonyms
marginalize
exclude
dismiss
set aside
disregard
Antonyms
include
involve
engage
reinstate
reintegrate
reintroduce
promote
field
activate
employ
sidelineadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
US
/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "sideline reporter", conveying location near the boundary or a peripheral/secondary nature.
de toucheSport.
Fans in the sideline seats had an excellent view of the touchdown.
Les supporters assis aux places de touche avaient une excellente vue sur le touchdown.
secondaireAu figuré, pour quelque chose de périphérique ou de moindre importance.
They postponed discussion of the sideline issues until the main agenda was finished.
Ils ont reporté la discussion des questions secondaires jusqu'à ce que l'ordre du jour principal soit terminé.
Synonyms
secondary
peripheral
marginal
ancillary
subsidiary
auxiliary
adjunct
collateral
fringe
backburner
side
Antonyms
primary
main
principal
central
core
major

Definitions

sidelinenoun
A line that marks the boundary of a playing field or court.
The player stepped out of bounds when he crossed the sideline.
An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
She started a small baking business as a sideline to her teaching career.
A position or point of view that is not central or directly involved in an activity.
He watched the debate from the sideline, not wanting to get involved in the argument.
The area along the side of a sports field where coaches, substitutes, and other team personnel stand during play.
The trainer sprinted from the sideline to help the injured player.
sidelineverb
To remove or keep someone from participating in an activity or event, often due to injury or other reasons.
The coach decided to sideline the player after he injured his ankle during practice.
To marginalize or exclude someone from a group or activity, often by not giving them a significant role or responsibility.
She felt sidelined in the project when her ideas were not considered by the team.
sidelineadjective
Situated at or near the side or boundary of a playing field.
Fans in the sideline seats had an excellent view of the touchdown.
Peripheral or of secondary importance; not central.
They postponed discussion of the sideline issues until the main agenda was finished.
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