sit out
The phrase "sit out" is often used to describe choosing not to participate in an activity or enduring a situation without taking action.
Definition
B1General
(common)To choose not to take part in an activity or event.
Example
- She decided to sit out the dance because she was feeling tired.
- He will sit out the next game due to an injury.
B2General
(common)To wait for an unpleasant or challenging situation to end without actively engaging.
Example
- We had to sit out the storm in our car.
- They decided to sit out the company's restructuring phase.
C1Poker
(technical, informal)To be away from the table during an ongoing game, automatically folding every hand.
Example
- He had to sit out a few hands to take an important phone call.
C1Nautical
(technical)To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat to counterbalance the wind's effect on the sails.
Example
- The crew had to sit out to stabilize the boat in the strong wind.
C2Wrestling
(technical)To escape a hold by moving from a face-down position to a sitting position.
Example
- He managed to sit out and break free from his opponent's grip.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sit out":
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