Sit in on

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Active Observer

You can learn by watching, without full participation.

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She sat in on the workshop to understand how it was conducted.

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Not Official

Being present as a non-official or non-registered participant.

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I'm not a member of the committee, but I'll sit in on the meeting.

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Permission Needed

Usually, you must ask for permission to sit in, especially in formal settings.

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Can I sit in on your lecture next week? I'm very interested in the topic.

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