sidelined

This term originates from sports, where a player is physically moved to the sideline, removing them from the active field of play. In a professional or social context, it carries a strong connotation of marginalization and powerlessness. It suggests a passive removal rather than a direct firing or confrontation; the person is still present in the organization but is stripped of their influence or utility.

When used as an adjective, it describes a psychological state of isolation or frustration. It is frequently used to describe the feeling of being overlooked or rendered irrelevant by a shift in leadership or a change in organizational priorities.