sit out

verb

sat out; sitting out; sits out

transitive verb

: to refrain from participating in
sat out every dance

Examples of sit out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The agreement was approved during an unconventional vote of the Board of Estimates in which two members sat out in protest. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 Someone must step up behind Miami’s top three receivers: With Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Odell Beckham Jr. sitting out Tuesday’s practice, the receivers had a relatively quiet session for quarterbacks Mike White and Skylar Thompson. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit out 

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Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sit out was in 1659

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“Sit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2024.

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