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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Mullen sat out of coaching for three seasons and worked for ESPN before re-entering the coaching biz at UNLV. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2025 While Theetge sits out as chief, Long appointed Cincinnati Police Assistant Chief Adam Hennies as the interim police chief. Alexis Martin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025 In Cleveland, veteran receiver Jerry Jeudy sat out Browns practice. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025 Team Jack is out today in all 21 counties reminding voters that this election is too important to sit out. Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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