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 Significance Of Shotgun Houses Because of the proximity of shotgun houses to one another, residents would often sit out on their porches, chatting with neighbors. Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 19 June 2024 Injuries will undoubtedly shape the Ravens’ season, but so far, so good A few key players sat out minicamp or did not participate fully. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024 No 49er has passed for more than 4,280 yards in a season – but Purdy is the one who set that record last year before sitting out the regular-season finale. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 Former Gophers standout Amanda Kessel has put her name in the draft after sitting out last season due to her obligations as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins front office. Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 8 June 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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Cite this Entry

“Sit out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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