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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Some activists are urging immigrants on social media to sit out celebrations this year as a form of protest; others are urging them to stay home to stay safe. Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 However, after sitting out last year’s competition, Chestnut will hit the stage once again this July 4. Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025 But the rules don’t stop a person from running again after sitting out a term. Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 After sitting out the first three rounds of the draft, the Florida Panthers used the late rounds to load up on backend talent at several positions. Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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