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Sidelining: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidelining

 

[ saɪdˌlaɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports context

Sidelining refers to the act of removing a player from a game or practice, often due to an injury or disciplinary reasons. This action can disrupt a team's strategy and impact the overall performance of the group. In a broader sense, sidelining can also apply to any situation where someone is put aside or excluded from activities or important decisions. It emphasizes the consequences of not involving an individual or group in a process, often leading to feelings of neglect.

Synonyms

exclude, marginalize, omit, set aside

Examples of usage

  • The coach decided to sideline the injured player for the rest of the season.
  • After the incident, management sidelined the employee from key projects.
  • The athlete was sidelined due to a knee injury.
  • Sidelining minority opinions can lead to poor decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidelining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marginalização

🇮🇳 पृष्ठभूमि में डालना

🇩🇪 Ausgrenzung

🇮🇩 marginalisasi

🇺🇦 викидання

🇵🇱 marginalizacja

🇯🇵 傍観

🇫🇷 marginalisation

🇪🇸 marginación

🇹🇷 dışlama

🇰🇷 소외

🇸🇦 تجاهل

🇨🇿 marginalizace

🇸🇰 marginalizácia

🇨🇳 边缘化

🇸🇮 marginalizacija

🇮🇸 jaðarsetning

🇰🇿 маргиналдау

🇬🇪 მარგინალიზაცია

🇦🇿 kənarlaşdırma

🇲🇽 marginación

Etymology

The term 'sidelining' derives from the verb 'sideline,' which has its roots in the late 19th century, primarily within the context of sports. The literal meaning refers to a line marking the boundary of play on a sports field, notably in games like football or soccer. To 'sideline' someone meant to put them outside the lines of play, either physically due to injury or socially for tactical reasons. Over time, its usage evolved to include non-sporting contexts, encompassing any scenario where a person or group feels excluded or overshadowed. The broadening of the term reflects societal changes regarding inclusion and representation, as sidelining has become a significant concept in discussions about teamwork, leadership, and community engagement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,792, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.