Sit by
verb
To stay inactive or do nothing in a situation where you should help or do something.
I cannot just sit by while there are still people who need help.
Often appears as...
- sit by and watch
- sit by and do nothing
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To be located beside something or someone.
He chose to sit by the window so he could enjoy the view.
Often appears as...
- sit by the window
- sit by the door
verb
To remain loyal to something or someone.
Despite all the challenges, I would sit by my decision.
Often appears as...
- sit by one's decision
- sit by one's choice
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To stay inactive or do nothing in a situation where you should help or do something.
I cannot just sit by while there are still people who need help.
Often appears as...
- sit by and watch
- sit by and do nothing
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To be located beside something or someone.
He chose to sit by the window so he could enjoy the view.
Often appears as...
- sit by the window
- sit by the door
verb
To remain loyal to something or someone.
Despite all the challenges, I would sit by my decision.
Often appears as...
- sit by one's decision
- sit by one's choice
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Dilemma
Indicates a choice to avoid action when it might be expected; often seen as negative.
She couldn't just sit by while the argument escalated.
Pro Tip 2/3Bystander Effect
Used to describe someone who observes an event but doesn't engage or intervene.
During the robbery, everyone sat by, too shocked to react.
Pro Tip 3/3Call to Action
Often used in motivational or inspirational contexts to encourage proactive behavior.
You can't sit by when injustice is happening.
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Dilemma
Indicates a choice to avoid action when it might be expected; often seen as negative.
She couldn't just sit by while the argument escalated.
Pro Tip 2/3Bystander Effect
Used to describe someone who observes an event but doesn't engage or intervene.
During the robbery, everyone sat by, too shocked to react.
Pro Tip 3/3Call to Action
Often used in motivational or inspirational contexts to encourage proactive behavior.
You can't sit by when injustice is happening.
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Dilemma
Indicates a choice to avoid action when it might be expected; often seen as negative.
She couldn't just sit by while the argument escalated.
Pro Tip 2/3Bystander Effect
Used to describe someone who observes an event but doesn't engage or intervene.
During the robbery, everyone sat by, too shocked to react.
Pro Tip 3/3Call to Action
Often used in motivational or inspirational contexts to encourage proactive behavior.
You can't sit by when injustice is happening.
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