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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Recipe Tips Make sure to let the steaks sit out for 45 minutes (or up to an hour) before placing them on the grill. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 However, Bland suffered a foot injury during a practice session following Week 1 and has sat out the last two contests. Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 In August, Hall and Anna Faris and Regina Hall were confirmed to be back on board as their beloved characters, Cindy and Brenda, after sitting out the fifth film that was released in 2013. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 Rashee Rice, who is sitting out the first six games with a suspension for violating the NFL’s conduct policy, can return to the practice facility this week. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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