sit out

verb

sat out; sitting out; sits out

transitive verb

: to refrain from participating in

sat out every dance

Examples of sit out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jefferson, a four-time Pro Bowl selection now in his seventh NFL season, had 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns in Minnesota's first three games this season before injuring his ankle and sitting out the Vikings' Week 4 victory over Miami. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Montgomery, who had sat out the 2020 season to focus on social justice work, remains a co-owner and vice president. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Cincinnati’s other Pro Bowl receiver, Tee Higgins, again sat out practice with an adductor injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Star guard Luka Doncic sat out after scoring 21 points in one half Monday in a win over the Sacramento Kings. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sit out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout