Sit By (Verb)
Meaning
Be inactive or indifferent while something is happening; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Don't just sit by while your rights are violated.
- We can't sit by and do nothing as the environment continues to deteriorate.
- She refused to sit by while her friends were being bullied.
- As a responsible citizen, I won't sit by and watch as injustice prevails.
- They can't sit by and let the terrorists destroy their town.