Sit around

verb (phrase)

To spend time idly, doing nothing productive or important.

She doesn't like to sit around all day watching television.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To spend time idly, doing nothing productive or important

Often appears as...

  • sit around doing nothing
  • sit around all day
verb (phrase)

To wait idly until something happens.

I'm not going to sit around and wait for him to call me.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To wait idly until something happens

Often appears as...

  • sit around and wait
  • sit around doing nothing
verb (phrase)

To remain without action or progress.

We cannot sit around while the environment is deteriorating.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To remain without action or progress

Often appears as...

  • sit around while
  • sit around doing nothing
verb (phrase)

To spend time idly, doing nothing productive or important.

She doesn't like to sit around all day watching television.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To spend time idly, doing nothing productive or important

Often appears as...

  • sit around doing nothing
  • sit around all day
verb (phrase)

To wait idly until something happens.

I'm not going to sit around and wait for him to call me.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To wait idly until something happens

Often appears as...

  • sit around and wait
  • sit around doing nothing
verb (phrase)

To remain without action or progress.

We cannot sit around while the environment is deteriorating.
Visual representation of "sit around" - To remain without action or progress

Often appears as...

  • sit around while
  • sit around doing nothing
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "sit around"
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Negative Connotation

Often implies wasting time instead of being productive.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He just sits around whenever there's work to be done.
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Casual Situations

Typically used in informal contexts among friends or family.

Illustration for Casual Situations
Let's not sit around when we could be out exploring!
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Relaxation Implied

Can suggest a relaxed, easygoing period of doing little.

Illustration for Relaxation Implied
After the hike, they were happy to sit around the campfire.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies wasting time instead of being productive.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He just sits around whenever there's work to be done.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Situations

Typically used in informal contexts among friends or family.

Illustration for Casual Situations
Let's not sit around when we could be out exploring!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relaxation Implied

Can suggest a relaxed, easygoing period of doing little.

Illustration for Relaxation Implied
After the hike, they were happy to sit around the campfire.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Often implies wasting time instead of being productive.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He just sits around whenever there's work to be done.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Situations

Typically used in informal contexts among friends or family.

Illustration for Casual Situations
Let's not sit around when we could be out exploring!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relaxation Implied

Can suggest a relaxed, easygoing period of doing little.

Illustration for Relaxation Implied
After the hike, they were happy to sit around the campfire.
Visual representation of the word "Sit around"

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