sideline

1. A line at the side of something.

   бокова́я ли́нияbokovája línija

   a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field

2. Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.

   She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.

   Soup need not be just a sideline to a meal; if you like, it can be the main course.

3. A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.

4. A line defining the side boundary of a playing field. Used in Canadian football, field lacrosse and basketball.

   бокова́я ли́нияbokovája línija

5. (usually plural)The area outside the playing field beyond each sideline.

   The coach stood on the sidelines and bellowed commands at the team.

   бокова́я ли́нияbokovája línija

6. (figuratively)The outside or perimeter of any activity.

   to relegate to the sidelines

   She installed the whole fixture while he simply watched from the sidelines.

   an auxiliary activity

7. (Canada)A secondary road, especially a byroad at right angles to a main road.

8. (Philippines)A side hustle.

1. Tom was forced to watch from the sidelines.

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2. Tom stayed on the sideline.

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3. Tom watched from the sidelines.

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4. I'll support you from the sidelines.

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5. Beginners for eternity, stay on the sidelines.

   ruСтойте в сторонке, вечные новички.

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