elevate above ground; lack foundation; sideline
Meanings
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to elevate (a structure) above ground; to raise on supports
Often describes buildings, walkways, or objects raised on stilts or pillars, common in traditional or modern architecture to protect from flooding or animals.
This kind of stilt house is built elevated above the ground, making it very cool.
To protect the cables, the workers laid them elevated on supports.
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The space beneath the balcony was cleverly elevated.
verb
to be baseless; to lack substance or foundation
Used metaphorically to describe ideas, plans, arguments, or systems that are unrealistic, impractical, or unsupported by facts or resources.
If the research data isn't authentic, your conclusions are baseless.
His proposal is grand, but it's completely impractical and lacks foundation.
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Without financial support, even the best plan is ungrounded.
verb
to sideline; to render powerless while giving an empty title
Used in organizational or political contexts where someone is given a prestigious title or position but is deprived of actual authority, decision-making power, or meaningful work.
After the company reorganization, Lao Zhang was sidelined and became an advisor.
This minister was promoted in title but demoted in power; he was effectively sidelined.
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As soon as the new leader arrived, he sidelined several key department heads.