Sit out Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SIT-owt
sˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SIT-owt
Definition
To not take part in an activity, game, or event, usually by choosing to watch instead of participate.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in casual speech about skipping sports, games, or meetings. Can also refer to avoiding situations (e.g., 'sit out this round'). Not literal sitting—means not joining in.
Spanish: quedarse fuera - no participarPortuguese (BR): ficar de fora - não participarPortuguese (PT): ficar de fora - não participarChinese (Simplified): 不参加 - 旁观Chinese (Traditional): 不參加 - 旁觀Hindi: बाहर बैठना - भाग न लेनाArabic: يجلس على الهامش - لا يشاركBengali: অংশ না নেওয়া - বাদ থাকাRussian: пропустить - не участвоватьJapanese: 参加しない - 見送るVietnamese: không tham gia - ngồi ngoàiKorean: 참가하지 않다 - 빠지다Turkish: katılmamak - dışarıda kalmakUrdu: شرکت نہ کرنا - باہر بیٹھناIndonesian: tidak ikut - absen
Example Sentences
Mind if I sit out and let someone else have my spot?
natural
I will sit out of the game today because I am tired.
basic
She decided to sit out the dance and watch her friends.
basic
If you are not feeling well, you can sit out this round.
basic
I think I’ll sit out this meeting and just catch up with the notes later.
natural
He had to sit out the season because of his injury.
natural