Definition of Sidelines

situation where one is witnessing an activity and not joining in

Examples of Sidelines in a sentence

My sister and I sat on the sidelines of our parents’ arguments because we wanted to know what they were saying without giving our opinions.  🔊

Meredith preferred to be on the sidelines of the poker game because she really hated card games.  🔊

When everyone was invited to play basketball, Derrick decided to wait on the sidelines and cheer on his friends instead of playing.  🔊

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