sit around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To spend time sitting idly, not doing anything important.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"When it was all British Rail, if they had some redundant sidings, they would dump all their old trains. There wasn't really a pressure to get rid of them. Now, with private companies owning the sites, you have to pay to store vehicles. Nobody wants old vehicles sat around - they can be graffitied,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sit around” mean?
To spend time sitting idly, not doing anything important.
Is “sit around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.