Sit Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Endure to the end.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The marathon runner was determined to sit out the pain and complete the last mile of the grueling competition.
- She decided to sit out the difficult phase of her life and wait for better days to come.
- The football players battled on to sit out the final quarter of the intense game despite their exhaustion.
- The divers had to sit out the bad weather and wait for better conditions to continue their underwater expedition.
- The stranded survivors made a plan to sit out the harsh winter months until help arrived.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Not participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event); "He sat out the game".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The gymnast had to sit out the championship due to her ankle injury.
- The coach decided to sit out several key players for the rematch against their rival team.
- As the strict rules didn't allow latecomers to join in, she chose to sit out the dance.
- Because of her injury, she was forced to sit out most of the lacrosse season.
- Players who had accumulated three penalties were made to sit out for the remainder of the quarter.