redshirting

American

[red-shur-ting] / ˈrɛdˌʃɜr tɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of keeping a high school or college athlete out of varsity competition for one year to develop skills and extend eligibility.
2. the practice of delaying a child from starting kindergarten for one year, believed by some parents to give the child academic, athletic, and social advantages.
  
  academic redshirting;
  Is redshirting common practice at your school?
the practice of quickly killing off a newly introduced character in a TV show or movie.

Etymology

Origin of redshirting

An Americanism dating back to 1970–80; redshirt ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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redshirting

USC linebacker Eric Gentry disclosed he is recovering from concussions and is redshirting with the hope of playing for the Trojans next season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024

But he didn’t play in either, the first because he was redshirting and the second because he was injured.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

After redshirting, he completed 56.3% of his passes and threw for 477 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games as Quinn Ewers’ backup this fall.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023

Raleek Brown played a big role in the USC offense last season but might end up redshirting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2023

Jackson, from Temecula, Calif., got off to a rough start at WSU, playing in just two games his first two seasons after redshirting his first season, then getting injured.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023

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