sidebar
side panel in apps or websites
A narrow area on the side of a screen, website, or app that shows menus, tools, or extra information.
the sidebar of [a website/app]
- Click on the links in the left sidebar to change your account settings.
- The new design removes the sidebar to give more space to the main article.
- 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.
- The menu is in the sidebar on the left.
- I hide the sidebar to make the video bigger.
- The sidebar shows my friends who are online.
- There are many buttons in the sidebar.
- You can move the tools to the sidebar.
short side discussion or tangent
A short extra talk or comment that happens while another main talk or meeting is going on.
have a sidebar about [something]
- Let’s have a quick sidebar after the meeting about the budget numbers.
- We went off on a sidebar about travel plans before getting back to the main agenda.
- 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.
- Can we have a short sidebar after class?
- We had a sidebar about my work hours.
- 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.
short article beside main story
In news or magazines, a small article next to the main story that gives extra or related information.
a sidebar to [the main article/story]
- The magazine ran a sidebar explaining the key people involved in the scandal.
- A small sidebar lists five quick tips for saving energy at home.
- 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.
- The sidebar gives more facts about the story.
- A short sidebar explains the new words.
- 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.
private judge–lawyers discussion
In court, a short private talk between the judge and the lawyers at the side of the room, so the jury cannot hear.
request a sidebar with [the judge]
- The defense attorney requested a sidebar to discuss the admissibility of the evidence.
- At sidebar, the lawyers argued about whether the witness could answer the question.
- 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.
- The lawyer asked the judge for a sidebar.
- They spoke at sidebar where the jury could not hear.
- There was a short sidebar about the question.
- The judge called the lawyers to a sidebar.
- After the sidebar, the trial continued.
- Base: sidebar
- Plural: sidebars
a quick sidebar
1very short side discussion
A very short extra talk that happens while the main talk or meeting continues.
- 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
1in private at judge’s bench
At the place next to the judge in a court where the judge and lawyers talk in private.
- 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
1hold a short side discussion
To have a short extra talk with someone while or after a main meeting or talk is happening.
- 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
1conversation separate from main talk
A small, separate talk that happens while another main talk or meeting is going on.
- 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.