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

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Findikoglu has weathered many storms since launching her brand in 2016, including sitting out the spring 2024 season to keep her business afloat. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 Designed to look beautiful sitting out on an open shelf, countertop, or stovetop, colorful cookware is an easy way to express your personal style. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 The 31-year-old sat out the preseason and missed almost all of training camp because of Achilles tendonitis. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 White qualified for the 2023 world championships but unfortunately sat out the 2024 season due to a foot injury. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sit out

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 20 Sep. 2025.

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