sideline

• Substantivo que designa a linha lateral que delimita o campo de jogo, uma linha auxiliar ou secundária (por exemplo, de produtos), ou uma atividade secundária exercida além do trabalho principal.

A noun referring to a line marking the side boundary of a playing field, an auxiliary line of goods, or a secondary activity pursued alongside a main occupation.

1. Boundary lineB1formalsport

   A line that marks the side boundary of a playing field or court.

   Linha lateral

   • The ball went out of play over the sideline.
   • The coach stood on the sideline, shouting instructions.
   • Players must stay within the sidelines during the game.

   Sinônimosboundary linetouchline

2. Auxiliary product lineB2formalbusiness

   An additional or secondary line of merchandise sold alongside a main product line.

   Linha complementar

   • The bakery introduced a sideline of gluten-free pastries.
   • The company's sideline of accessories boosted overall sales.
   • They developed a sideline of organic teas to complement their coffee.

   Antônimosmainstaystaple

3. Secondary activityB2formal

   An activity pursued in addition to one's main occupation or interest.

   Atividade secundária

   • He runs a small photography business as a sideline.
   • Her sideline of freelance writing brings in extra income.
   • Many teachers take up tutoring as a sideline.

   Sinônimosavocationdiversionhobbypastimespare-time activity

   Antônimoscareermainstayoccupationprofessionvocation

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de impedir a participação de alguém em uma atividade ou na tomada de decisões, ou de afastar alguém da participação ativa.

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing someone from being involved in an activity or decision, or to remove someone from active participation.

1. Remove from active participationB2formal

   To cause someone or something to be less important or to be excluded from the main activity or focus.

   Deixar de lado

   • The injury sidelined the star player for the rest of the season.
   • Political infighting sidelined the proposed legislation.
   • She felt sidelined during the important negotiations.

   Sinônimosbenchexcludemarginalizerelegateshelveshunt

   Antônimosactivatecentralizeengageincludeinvolve