Sit in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SIT-in-on
sˈɪt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
SIT-in-on
Definition
To attend a meeting, class, or event as an observer, not as an active participant.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; commonly used for classes, meetings, or performances. You may ask permission to 'sit in on' something. Implies observation/learning, not taking part. Sometimes used for musicians joining a session briefly.
Spanish: asistir a (como observador) - presenciarPortuguese (BR): assistir a (como ouvinte) - participar como observadorPortuguese (PT): assistir a (como ouvinte) - participar como observadorChinese (Simplified): 旁聽 - 旁观Chinese (Traditional): 旁聽 - 旁觀Hindi: (किसी बैठक/कक्षा में) पर्यवेक्षक के रूप में शामिल होनाArabic: حضور (بصفة مراقب) - مشاهدةBengali: উপস্থিত থাকা (পর্যবেক্ষক হিসেবে) - অংশগ্রহণ না করে শ্রোতা হিসেবে থাকাRussian: присутствовать (в качестве наблюдателя)Japanese: 見学する - オブザーバーとして参加するVietnamese: tham dự (với tư cách quan sát viên) - dự thínhKorean: 참관하다 - 참관인으로 참석하다Turkish: gözlemci olarak katılmak - dinleyici olarak bulunmakUrdu: مشاہدہ کرنا - بطور ناظر شریک ہوناIndonesian: mengamati (sebagai pengamat) - mengikuti (sebagai pendengar)
Example Sentences
Can I sit in on your class next week?
basic
Our manager will sit in on the meeting today.
basic
She asked to sit in on the training session.
basic
Feel free to sit in on the lecture if you're interested.
natural
I got to sit in on a band rehearsal last night.
natural
New employees often sit in on meetings to learn how things work.
natural