Sit in on

phrasal verb

To be present during a class, meeting, or event without participating in it.

John asked his teacher if he could sit in on the advanced physics course to see if it's right for him.
Visual representation of "sit in on" - To be present during a class, meeting, or event without participating in it

Often appears as...

  • sit in on a meeting
  • sit in on a class
phrasal verb

To substitute for someone in a game, performance, or job.

When the drummer fell ill, I had to sit in on drums for the band's performance.
Visual representation of "sit in on" - To substitute for someone in a game, performance, or job

Often appears as...

  • sit in on a game
  • sit in on a performance

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To be present during a class, meeting, or event without participating in it.

John asked his teacher if he could sit in on the advanced physics course to see if it's right for him.
Visual representation of "sit in on" - To be present during a class, meeting, or event without participating in it

Often appears as...

  • sit in on a meeting
  • sit in on a class
phrasal verb

To substitute for someone in a game, performance, or job.

When the drummer fell ill, I had to sit in on drums for the band's performance.
Visual representation of "sit in on" - To substitute for someone in a game, performance, or job

Often appears as...

  • sit in on a game
  • sit in on a performance

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sit in on"
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Active Observer

You can learn by watching, without full participation.

Illustration for Active Observer
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.

Illustration for Not Official
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.

Illustration for Permission Needed
Can I sit in on your lecture next week? I'm very interested in the topic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Observer

You can learn by watching, without full participation.

Illustration for Active Observer
She sat in on the workshop to understand how it was conducted.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Official

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

Illustration for Not Official
I'm not a member of the committee, but I'll sit in on the meeting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Permission Needed

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

Illustration for Permission Needed
Can I sit in on your lecture next week? I'm very interested in the topic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Observer

You can learn by watching, without full participation.

Illustration for Active Observer
She sat in on the workshop to understand how it was conducted.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Official

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

Illustration for Not Official
I'm not a member of the committee, but I'll sit in on the meeting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Permission Needed

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

Illustration for Permission Needed
Can I sit in on your lecture next week? I'm very interested in the topic.
Visual representation of the word "Sit in on"

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