sidebar
gb/sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/ us/sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
B1
English
~ 9800
oldalsáv, külön megbeszélés, kitérő, keretes írás, kiegészítő anyag, bírói pulpitusnál tartott megbeszélés, zárt egyeztetés a bíróval
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
1
oldalsáv
B2
Usage pattern:
the sidebar of [a website/app]
Click on the links in the left sidebar to change your account settings.
A fiókbeállítások módosításához kattints a bal oldalsávban lévő hivatkozásokra.
The new design removes the sidebar to give more space to the main article.
Az új dizájn eltávolítja az oldalsávot, hogy több hely jusson a fő cikknek.
You can drag tools into the sidebar so they are always easy to find.
On mobile, the sidebar becomes a hidden menu that you open with the icon.
The chat sidebar shows which of your friends are online right now.
Learner examples
The menu is in the sidebar on the left.
A menü a bal oldali oldalsávban van.
I hide the sidebar to make the video bigger.
Elrejtem az oldalsávot, hogy nagyobb legyen a videó.
The sidebar shows my friends who are online.
There are many buttons in the sidebar.
You can move the tools to the sidebar.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'sidebar' means any bar at the side of a physical place (like a bar in a restaurant). In modern English, this sense is rare; most people use 'sidebar' mainly for digital screens, websites, or special uses in media and law.
Meaning
side panel in apps or websites
Collocations
navigation sidebar
|left sidebar
|right sidebar
|sidebar menu
|collapse the sidebar
|sidebar widget
Synonyms
side panel (More general term for any panel at the side of a screen; not limited to websites.)
|
navigation panel (Focuses on menu or navigation functions, not other types of information.)
Antonyms
main content (Refers to the primary area of a page or screen, as opposed to the secondary sidebar area.)
Themes
technology
|internet
|computing
|communication
Definition
A narrow area on the side of a screen, website, or app that shows menus, tools, or extra information.
A vertical panel at the side of a computer screen, website, or app that contains navigation controls, tools, or extra information separate from the main content area.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
2
kitérő
B2
Usage pattern:
have a sidebar about [something]
Let’s have a quick sidebar after the meeting about the budget numbers.
Tartsunk egy gyors külön megbeszélést az értekezlet után a költségvetési számokról.
We went off on a sidebar about travel plans before getting back to the main agenda.
Tettünk egy kis kitérőt az utazási tervekre, mielőtt visszatértünk volna a fő napirendi ponthoz.
I’ll keep this as a short sidebar on data security so we don’t lose our focus.
The manager suggested a sidebar with the client to clear up the misunderstanding.
Before we vote, I want to make a brief sidebar comment about the timeline.
Learner examples
Can we have a short sidebar after class?
Tarthatunk egy rövid külön megbeszélést óra után?
We had a sidebar about my work hours.
Volt egy külön megbeszélésünk a munkaidőmről.
He made a small sidebar to explain the rule.
Let’s take this question to a sidebar later.
We started a sidebar and forgot the main topic.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'sidebar' always means something written next to an article. In many offices and meetings, people now use 'sidebar' for a short extra talk during or after the main meeting. It is not used for long, formal meetings; in that case, say 'a separate meeting' or 'a follow-up meeting'.
Meaning
short side discussion or tangent
Collocations
have a sidebar
|a quick sidebar
|sidebar conversation
|take this as a sidebar
|a little sidebar on [topic]
Synonyms
side discussion (Very close in meaning, but more literal and less buzzword-like than 'sidebar'.)
|
tangent (Emphasizes going off the main topic, not necessarily a separate short meeting.)
Antonyms
main discussion (Refers to the primary conversation that a sidebar happens alongside.)
Themes
work
|communication
|daily life
Definition
A short extra talk or comment that happens while another main talk or meeting is going on.
A brief, separate discussion or comment that takes place alongside a main conversation, often used to clarify something or handle a small issue without interrupting the main topic.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
keretes írás
C1
Usage pattern:
a sidebar to [the main article/story]
The magazine ran a sidebar explaining the key people involved in the scandal.
A magazin keretes írást közölt, amely bemutatta a botrányban érintett kulcsszereplőket.
A small sidebar lists five quick tips for saving energy at home.
Egy kis keretes írás öt gyors tippet sorol fel az otthoni energiatakarékossághoz.
In the online version, the sidebar includes a timeline of events and related links.
The editor asked for a sidebar with basic statistics to go with the feature story.
The article is supported by a photo-heavy sidebar on the history of the region.
Learner examples
The sidebar gives more facts about the story.
A keretes írás további tényeket közöl a történetről.
A short sidebar explains the new words.
Egy rövid keretes írás elmagyarázza az új szavakat.
There is a sidebar with a list of dates.
The main story is long, but the sidebar is very short.
The sidebar shows a map next to the article.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse a 'sidebar' with a 'headline' or 'caption'. A headline is the title of the main article, a caption explains a picture, while a sidebar is a small extra article or box of information next to the main text.
Meaning
short article beside main story
Collocations
news sidebar
|informational sidebar
|accompanying sidebar
|sidebar story
|graphics sidebar
Synonyms
side story (Informal description; less standard as a technical journalism term.)
|
supplement (More formal; may refer to a longer or separate publication, not just a small box next to an article.)
Antonyms
main story (The primary article that the sidebar supports or explains.)
Themes
media
|journalism
|reading
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
In news or magazines, a small article next to the main story that gives extra or related information.
In print or online journalism, a short piece of text placed beside or near a main article that provides additional details, background, or related information.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
request a sidebar with [the judge]
The defense attorney requested a sidebar to discuss the admissibility of the evidence.
A védőügyvéd bírói pulpitusnál tartott megbeszélést kért a bizonyíték elfogadhatóságának megvitatására.
At sidebar, the lawyers argued about whether the witness could answer the question.
A bírói pulpitusnál tartott megbeszélésen az ügyvédek arról vitáztak, válaszolhat-e a tanú a kérdésre.
The judge called counsel to sidebar before ruling on the objection.
The conversation at sidebar was not recorded for the jury.
After a brief sidebar, the judge instructed the jury to disregard the last remark.
Learner examples
The lawyer asked the judge for a sidebar.
Az ügyvéd rövid, zárt egyeztetést kért a bírótól.
They spoke at sidebar where the jury could not hear.
A bírói pulpitusnál beszéltek, ahol az esküdtszék nem hallhatta őket.
There was a short sidebar about the question.
The judge called the lawyers to a sidebar.
After the sidebar, the trial continued.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'sidebar' here means a physical object in the courtroom. It actually means the short private discussion that happens next to the judge’s bench, not the wooden rail itself.
Meaning
private judge–lawyers discussion
Collocations
request a sidebar
|approach the sidebar
|at sidebar
|sidebar conference
|sidebar discussion
Synonyms
bench conference (More technical legal term; often used in formal legal writing and transcripts.)
Antonyms
open court (Refers to discussion held publicly in front of the jury and audience, not in private at sidebar.)
Themes
law
|court
|profession
|communication
Definition
In court, a short private talk between the judge and the lawyers at the side of the room, so the jury cannot hear.
In a courtroom, a brief private discussion held at the side of the judge’s bench between the judge and the lawyers, usually out of the jury’s and public’s hearing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sidebar
IPA
GB/sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
US/sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
Syllables & stress
side - bar (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (side)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sidebar
- Plural: sidebars
Word family
Expressions
a quick sidebar
1/ə kwˈɪk sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
very short side discussion
A very short extra talk that happens while the main talk or meeting continues.
Examples
- Before we move on, I want to make a quick sidebar about safety procedures.
- Can we take a quick sidebar in the hallway to review your presentation?
- The manager suggested a quick sidebar to agree on the final price.
at sidebar
1/ˈæt sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
in private at judge’s bench
At the place next to the judge in a court where the judge and lawyers talk in private.
Examples
- The attorneys spoke with the judge at sidebar before the jury returned.
- Counsel, please approach and speak to me at sidebar.
- The remark was discussed at sidebar and then removed from the record.
have a sidebar
1/hˈæv ə sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
hold a short side discussion
To have a short extra talk with someone while or after a main meeting or talk is happening.
Examples
- Let’s have a sidebar after this call to go over the contract details.
- I’d like to have a quick sidebar with you about next week’s schedule.
- We can have a sidebar with the client to clear up those questions.
sidebar conversation
1/sˈaɪdbˌɑɹ kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
conversation separate from main talk
A small, separate talk that happens while another main talk or meeting is going on.
Examples
- Please avoid having sidebar conversations while someone else is presenting.
- There were so many sidebar conversations that the meeting became hard to follow.
- During the workshop, we had a brief sidebar conversation about remote work policies.