Meaning of bullpen | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An enclosed area used to hold bulls.
2. An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.
3. The relief pitchers of a team collectively.
4. A place for someone or something to get ready.
   figuratively
5. An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.
6. A military prison or its enclosing stockade.
   US, slang

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Examples

“Magnus and Big Dick are over in the bullpen, ready for tonight's rodeo.”

“After that hit, there is activity in the bullpen.”

“Now the bullpens are hidden away underneath the bleachers, out of sight and sound.”

“Even though the Phillies bullpen has been a strength, it may be shopping for a veteran capable of handling the ninth inning.”

“Their bullpen is worn out after yesterday's doubleheader where both games went 12 innings.”

“If this team of consultants fails, I have another warming up in the bullpen.”

“We have our sales team in a bullpen setup to keep their energy flowing.”

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