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Definition sit out in British English

sit out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to stop doing something for a period of time

Example

I'm tired, so I think I'll sit out the next dance.

Synonyms and related words
stop break off give up
2

to stay until the end of something, especially something unpleasant

Example

I know it's boring, but we're just going to have to sit it out.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
Definition sit out in British English