English Explanatory Dictionary

on the bench

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.
  2. Presiding over a court.
  3. Not playing in an ongoing game, either waiting to replace an active player or removed from competition by injury, penalty, etc.
  4. Waiting to command his first vessel and assume the position of post-captain, ensuring further promotion will remain a matter of seniority rather than merit or ability.

Word forms

on the bench

Related words

bench benched bench-warmer deep bench substitutes' bench
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