sit out
Third Person
sits out
Present Participle
sitting out
Past Tense
sat out
Past Participle
sat out
1
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated
- At the party, she decided to sit out the dance and enjoy the music from her seat.
- Due to a minor injury, the athlete had to sit out the crucial match, disappointing both fans and teammates.
- The shy student preferred to sit out group activities, observing from the sidelines rather than actively participating.
- She decided to sit the dance out and enjoy the music from her seat.
- He chose to sit the annual family game night out, opting for a quiet evening with a book instead.
2
to remain in a situation or activity until it is completed, despite challenges or difficulties
- Despite the storm, the dedicated fans decided to sit out the outdoor concert until the last song was played.
- The athletes were determined to sit out the marathon, regardless of the challenging weather conditions.
- Let's sit this meeting out and reconvene when everyone has more information.
- I prefer to sit the early stages of the project out and contribute more when the plans are clearer.
- She sat the challenging class out and managed to grasp the difficult concepts by the end.