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

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The left-hander was already going to sit out of Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta before the injury. Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025 Insiders previously told the Observer many Democrats would likely sit out the mayoral race again if Lyles sought another term. Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025 After a tiring day walking around the parks, the most relaxing, soothing and healing experience is to sit out on the decks of the treehouse. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The decision of both countries to sit out the conflict tells us a great deal about the extent of their trilateral partnership with Iran. Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sit out

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sit out was in 1659

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“Sit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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