SIDELINE
Scrabble letter values: S1I1D2E1L1I1N1E1 = 9
Definition
- verb remove from the center of activity or attention.
- noun a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field. — synonyms: out_of_bounds
- noun an auxiliary line of merchandise.
- noun an auxiliary activity. — synonyms: avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, spare-time_activity
Examples
- “place into an inferior position”
- “The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President”
- “She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.”