Benching meaning : To remove a player from play. To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily. To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over. To furnish with benches. To place on a bench or seat of honour. To lift by bench pressing An instance of a person being removed temporarily from an active role in a group or team activity. To recite the Birkat Hamazon.