verb
General Slang
benched
BENCHT · verb · informal
Dropped to the substitutes' bench.
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Definitions
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Left out of the starting line-up and made to sit among the substitutes.
“After a poor run he got benched for the big match.”
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benched In A Sentence
After a poor run he got benched for the big match.
Origin & Usage
American sports slang; the player sits on the 'bench'.
Variants
bench
People Also Ask
What does 'benched' mean?
It means a player has been left out of the starting line-up and made to sit on the substitutes' bench.
Why do players get benched?
Common reasons include poor form, tactical choices, injury management, rotation, or as a disciplinary decision by the coach.
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