sit out

British  

verb

1. (tr) to endure to the end

   I sat out the play although it was terrible

2. (tr) to remain seated throughout (a dance, etc)

3. US and Canadian term: hike out.  (intr) to lean backwards over the side of a light sailing boat in order to carry the centre of gravity as far to windward as possible to reduce heeling

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sit out Idioms  

1. Also, sit through . Stay until the end of, as in We decided to sit out the lecture instead of leaving early , or He was only eight when he sat through an entire opera—and it lasted nearly five hours . [Early 1700s]

2. Refrain from taking part in, as in Jane's foot hurt so she sat out the last three dances . [Mid-1600s]

3. Outlast, outstay, as in He sat out all the other guests, hoping to get a word alone with the host . [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

When Luka Doncic sustained a left leg contusion and sat out the entire second half Saturday against the Clippers, he became the latest in a growing list of ailing Lakers players.

From Los Angeles Times

A California Christmas was a big change: For one thing, I was accustomed to spending the holiday bundled up inside, not sitting out on the patio.

From Los Angeles Times

Watkins, who is sitting out this entire season, could only watch from the end of the bench as the star freshman who stepped up in her absence struggled Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

The revelation fueled theories about why the massive lawn ornaments are sitting out this Christmas.

From The Wall Street Journal

LeBron James, who sat out Sunday to manage a left foot injury at the start of the Lakers’ home back-to-back, faded into the background most of the night.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• abdicate
• abstain
• eschew
• forsake
• pass on
• pass up
• quit
• refrain
• relinquish
• renounce
• resist
• swear off
• waive