benched
v. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //bˈɛntʃt// benched
v. to sit on the bench instead of playing in a game. In a more general way, it means to keep someone away from a job or activity because they are not performing well.
v. to sit on the bench rather than participating in a game or competition. In a broader sense, to exclude someone from a position of activity or responsibility, often due to poor performance or disciplinary action.
The coach benched the star player for the second half.
After several weeks of poor sales, the manager benched the marketing team to review their strategy.
The team's performance suffered significantly once the coach benched the veteran center, as the younger players lacked the experience to maintain the defensive structure.