Definitions

1. 1. to hold an inconsequential job
2. 2. to receive a cold reception
3. 3. to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
4. 4. to be out in the cold
5. 5. to be sidelined
6. 6. to warm the bench
7. 7. to cool one's heels

Components

• 坐 zuò – to sit
• 冷 Lěng – surname Leng
• 板凳 bǎn dèng – wooden bench or stool