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benching

/ˈbɛntʃɪŋ/ /ˈbɛntʃɪŋ/
noun
Slang
  1. 1 yedekte tutma (ilişki), bekletme
  2. 2 yedek kulübesine alma

Definition (English)

  1. Keeping someone as a potential romantic partner without committing to them.
  2. Temporarily removing someone from an active role or position.

Example Sentences

  1. She felt like she was just being benched in the relationship.
    İlişkide sadece yedekte tutulduğunu hissetti.
  2. The coach is benching the star player for tonight's game.
    Koç, bu akşamki maç için yıldız oyuncuyu yedek kulübesine alıyor.

Synonyms

waitingdelayingpostponingstallingholding backhesitating

Antonyms

committingengagingpursuingacceptingdeciding

Collocations

benching someonebeing benchedbenching in datingrelationship benching

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