sit out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Decide not to take part in an activity
Why “out”? Someone leaves a plan, group, promise, or activity they were part of.
“I'll sit this dance out.”
“Maya sat out the final game.”
Don't confuse with
Sit out means choose not to join an activity. Sit up means move your body upright while sitting.
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sit up
A contrast learners often mix up
Move to a seated upright position
back out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Withdraw from a commitment or agreement
chicken out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Decide not to do something at the last minute because you are afraid
drop out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Stop attending a school or course before finishing
opt out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Choose not to take part in something
pull out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Withdraw from a commitment
sit around
Same base verb: sit
Sit somewhere doing nothing useful
sit back
Same base verb: sit
Stop participating actively
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