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sideline

side·line [ sd ln ]


noun  (plural side·lines)
Definition:
 
1. side boundary of sports field: either of two lines marking the side limits of a playing field

2. supplementary source of income: a job or activity that supplements income from a primary job
He does television repairs as a sideline.

3. commerce additional range of merchandise: a supplementary line of merchandise



plural noun side·lines 
Definition:
 
1. area of sports field: the area of a playing field outside the lines marking its limits

2. place for uninvolved people: a place for people who are not involved in something, or the condition of being uninvolved ( informal )
You can always get opinions on any subject from the sidelines.



transitive verb  (past and past participle side·lined, present participle side·lin·ing, 3rd person present singular side·lines)
Definition:
 
1. U.S. keep player out of game: to remove or keep a player from a game
sideline a player for injuries

2. exclude somebody: to keep somebody from participating in an activity

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