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to sit out
[phrase form: sit]
01
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
separable
present tense
sit out
3rd person singular
sits 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.
