bullpen

noun6

1. •
   An enclosed area used to hold bulls.

   • Magnus and Big Dick are over in the bullpen, ready for tonight's rodeo.
2. •
   An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.

   • After that hit, there is activity in the bullpen.
3. •
   The relief pitchers of a team collectively.

   • Their bullpen is worn out after yesterday's doubleheader where both games went 12 innings.
4. •
   (figurative) A place for someone or something to get ready.

   • If this team of consultants fails, I have another warming up in the bullpen.
5. •
   An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.

   • We have our sales team in a bullpen setup to keep their energy flowing.
6. •
   (US, slang) A military prison or its enclosing stockade.