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to sit out
01
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
sit
Present tense
sit out
3rd person singular
sits out
Present participle
sitting out
Past simple
sat out
Past participle
sat out
Examples
At the party, she decided to sit out the dance and enjoy the music from her seat.
02
to remain in a situation or activity until it is completed, despite challenges or difficulties
Examples
Despite the storm, the dedicated fans decided to sit out the outdoor concert until the last song was played.
