on the bench

prepositional phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, bench.
  2. lawPresiding over a court.
  3. hobbiesNot playing in an ongoing game, either waiting to replace an active player or removed from competition by injury, penalty, etc.
  4. UKhistoricalgovernmentWaiting 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.
Cite this entry
APA

on the bench. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20bench

MLA

“on the bench.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20bench. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on the bench,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20bench.

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