English

sideline

ˈsaɪdlaɪn, ˈsaɪd.laɪn, ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn
Meaning: to prevent a player from competing; to remove from active participation
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈsaɪd.laɪn, ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base sideline
3rd person singular present sidelines
Present participle sidelining
Past sidelined
Will future will sideline
Going-to future going to sideline
Imperative negative don't sideline / do not sideline

Example

The injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.
The injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in sports context when an injury prevents an athlete from playing.

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