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Word: Sideline
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsʌɪdlʌɪn
an activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income
Short Definition:activity done in addition to one's main job
Examples:- a sideline career as a stand-up comic
either of the two lines bounding the longer sides of a football field, basketball court, tennis court, or similar playing area
Short Definition:either of two lines bounding longer sides of football field, basketball court, or similar
Examples:- Gascoigne celebrated his goal by sprinting to the sidelines
a position where one is observing a situation rather than being directly involved in it
Short Definition:position where one is observing situation rather than directly involved in it
Examples:- the US has chosen to remain on the sidelines
- we are not just watching from the sidelines, we are rolling our sleeves up and getting involved
Word: Sideline
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsʌɪdlʌɪn
cause (a player) to be unable to play in a team or game
Short Definition:cause player to be unable to play in team or game
Examples:- an ankle injury has sidelined him for two weeks
remove from the centre of activity or attention; place in a less influential position
Short Definition:remove from centre of activity or attention
Examples:- backbench MPs have been sidelined and excluded from decision-making
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