sit around

phrasal verb

sat around; sitting around; sits around

: to spend time doing nothing useful

He sits around and does nothing while I do all the work.

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By Esther Zuckerman December 12, 2024 11:30 AM EST During the holidays many people have plenty of time to sit around the house, staring at their televisions. —

Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024 Ideally, temperatures should sit around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 Visceral fat, which sits around the central organs, is associated with health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and some cancers.3 Subcutaneous fat rests closer to the surface, in the belly, and on the legs, arms, and other parts of the body. —

Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 The ad — which also features a surprise cameo by actress and model Lori Harvey — ends with the four musicians sitting around a table while toasting their glasses. —

Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sit around