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 So, sitting out the Hornets’ three victories at the California Classic while nursing a left knee laceration suffered working out days after the NBA Draft only further enhanced his emotions. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024 Advertisement With no room for anyone, the Lakers had to sit out free agency. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024 This is the third time a COVID diagnosis has caused Goldberg to sit out The View‘s broadcasts, having previously missed episodes due to the virus in November 2022 and September 2023. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 July 2024 Messi sat out the Peru game but practiced the past few days and is expected to be available for Argentina’s quarterfinal against Ecuador in Houston on Thursday night. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 July 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 15 Jul. 2024.

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