sidebar
//ˈsaɪdˌbɑr//
Noun
A short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text in a publication, typically in a box or separate column.
The magazine included a sidebar with statistics about climate change.
A vertical column on a website or application interface that displays additional content, navigation links, or tools alongside the main content area.
The sidebar on the left contains links to all the main sections of the website.
A private conversation between a judge and lawyers that takes place outside the hearing of the jury during a trial.
The judge called the attorneys to sidebar to discuss the admissibility of the evidence.
A secondary or incidental conversation or discussion that occurs alongside the main topic.
During the meeting, they had a sidebar about weekend plans.
Verb
To have a private conversation with someone, especially during a meeting or event, separate from the main discussion.
Let me sidebar with you for a moment to discuss this issue privately.