Sit out
verb
To choose not to participate in an activity or event.
John decided to sit out the basketball game because he was sick.
Often appears as...
- sit out the game
- sit out the meeting
phrasal verb
To wait patiently for a situation or period of time to end.
During the loud party, she decided to sit out in her room until it was over.
Often appears as...
- sit out the storm
- sit out the night
phrasal verb
In dancing, to remain seated while others dance.
She chose to sit out the next dance to catch her breath.
Often appears as...
- sit out the dance
- sit out the song
Usage tips
Social
verb
To choose not to participate in an activity or event.
John decided to sit out the basketball game because he was sick.
Often appears as...
- sit out the game
- sit out the meeting
phrasal verb
To wait patiently for a situation or period of time to end.
During the loud party, she decided to sit out in her room until it was over.
Often appears as...
- sit out the storm
- sit out the night
phrasal verb
In dancing, to remain seated while others dance.
She chose to sit out the next dance to catch her breath.
Often appears as...
- sit out the dance
- sit out the song
Usage tips
Social
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
Use 'sit out' to express a deliberate choice not to join an activity, often for personal reasons.
He chose to sit out the debate competition due to a lack of preparation.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Non-participation
'Sit out' often implies a temporary absence, with the intention of returning later.
She will sit out this game but expects to play next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Choosing to 'sit out' doesn't always have negative connotations; it can be a neutral or strategic decision.
The coach agreed it was smart for him to sit out the friendly match.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
Use 'sit out' to express a deliberate choice not to join an activity, often for personal reasons.
He chose to sit out the debate competition due to a lack of preparation.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Non-participation
'Sit out' often implies a temporary absence, with the intention of returning later.
She will sit out this game but expects to play next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Choosing to 'sit out' doesn't always have negative connotations; it can be a neutral or strategic decision.
The coach agreed it was smart for him to sit out the friendly match.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
Use 'sit out' to express a deliberate choice not to join an activity, often for personal reasons.
He chose to sit out the debate competition due to a lack of preparation.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Non-participation
'Sit out' often implies a temporary absence, with the intention of returning later.
She will sit out this game but expects to play next week.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Choosing to 'sit out' doesn't always have negative connotations; it can be a neutral or strategic decision.
The coach agreed it was smart for him to sit out the friendly match.
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