on the DL

English

Prepositional phrase

on the DL

1. (US, slang) Alternative form of on the down-low
   • 2005, “Circus Maximus”, performed by Clutch:

     We like to keep it on the D.L.
     because our clientele prefers it that way

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ the,‎ DL.
   • 2013 July, Jenifer Langosch, “Sprained knee forces Molina to disabled list”, in MLB.com‎^[1] (article), retrieved 14 November 2023:

     The organization placed Molina on the DL on Wednesday, one day after he was removed in the fourth inning of the Cardinals' 6-0 loss to the Pirates.