Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
noun a line along the side of something, especially a sports field
A1 I like to watch football games from the sideline.
A2 The coach told me to stay on the sideline during the game.
B1 She decided to pursue her passion for painting as a sideline to her main job.
B2 The company's new product was a sideline project that ended up becoming very successful.
C1 His sideline as a freelance writer allowed him to explore different topics and styles of writing.
C2 The CEO's sideline investments in tech startups have proven to be very lucrative.
verb not applicable
A1 She sidelines her hobby of painting during the busy work week.
A2 He sidelines his passion for photography to focus on his studies.
B1 The company decided to sideline the project temporarily due to budget constraints.
B2 The manager sidelined the new employee's suggestions in favor of sticking to the original plan.
C1 The coach decided to sideline the star player for the upcoming game due to disciplinary reasons.
C2 The CEO made the controversial decision to sideline the company's traditional marketing strategies in favor of a more modern approach.
adjective not applicable
A1 She prefers to sit on the sideline and watch the game rather than play.
A2 The sideline reporter provided updates on the game from the field.
B1 He took on a sideline project to gain more experience in a different area.
B2 The company decided to launch a sideline business to diversify their revenue streams.
C1 The CEO's sideline investments have proven to be quite profitable over the years.
C2 Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to pursue his sideline passion for photography.
adverb not applicable
A1 She sat on the sideline and watched the game.
A2 He played soccer on the sideline while waiting for his turn.
B1 The manager was sidelined during the meeting, as he was not feeling well.
B2 The new policy will sideline certain employees who do not meet the qualifications.
C1 The CEO decided to sideline the controversial project in order to focus on more important matters.
C2 The government's decision to sideline certain industries has sparked debate among economists.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She prefers to stay on the sideline and watch the game.
A2 He was sidelined by his injury and had to sit out of the match.
B1 The new policy has sidelined many employees who are now looking for other job opportunities.
B2 The CEO's decision to sideline the marketing department has caused a lot of tension within the company.
C1 The government's decision to sideline environmental concerns in favor of economic growth has sparked protests.
C2 The coach's decision to sideline the star player for disciplinary reasons backfired as the team lost the crucial match.
preposition not applicable
A1 I sat on the sideline during the soccer game.
A2 She prefers to stay on the sideline and watch rather than participate.
B1 He decided to sideline his personal projects and focus on work instead.
B2 The company's new strategy will sideline some of its older products.
C1 The CEO's decision to sideline the CFO caused tension within the company.
C2 The government's plan to sideline certain industries in favor of others sparked controversy.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to play soccer, but I had to sit on the sideline and watch because I was injured.
A2 She was a talented singer, but she decided to sideline her music career to focus on her studies.
B1 The company decided to sideline their original marketing plan and try a new approach.
B2 Despite his busy schedule, he never sidelines spending time with his family.
C1 The government's decision to sideline environmental concerns in favor of economic growth was met with criticism.
C2 The CEO's decision to sideline the CFO and take control of financial matters himself led to internal conflicts within the company.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sideline! Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
A2 Sideline! Watch out for that loose step.
B1 Sideline! Don't forget to bring your umbrella in case it rains.
B2 Sideline! Remember to double-check your work before submitting it.
C1 Sideline! It's important to consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
C2 Sideline! Take a moment to reflect on your actions and their impact on others.
article not applicable
A1 She enjoys watching football games from the sideline.
A2 He prefers to stay on the sideline and observe before joining the conversation.
B1 The coach decided to put him on the sideline for the next game.
B2 As a backup player, she is used to being on the sideline during important matches.
C1 Despite being injured, he continues to support his team from the sideline.
C2 The CEO's decision to sideline the marketing department caused a lot of controversy within the company.
formal The coach instructed the player to stay on the sideline until called onto the field.
informal I like to watch the game from the sideline to get a different perspective.
slang I'm just gonna sideline this project for now and focus on something else.
figurative She felt like she was on the sideline of life, watching others succeed while she struggled.
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