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 New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has marched in the parade in previous years is expected to sit out this year’s celebration. Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024 The Atlas actress decided to sit out her husband’s birthday celebrations in favor of a night out at a Bruno Mars concert. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2024 The album announcement comes a month after Nelson had to sit out multiple dates of the Outlaw Music Festival due to complications with ill health. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024 An athlete testing positive did not require them to sit out from an event either. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit out 

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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 7 Sep. 2024.

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