sit out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To decline to participate; particularly, to decline to dance.
Examples
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).
Sense 2
To await the cessation of, without taking part.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be away from the table in the midst of an ongoing game, thus automatically placing one's forced bets and otherwise folding every hand when it is one's time to act.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sit out” mean?
To decline to participate; particularly, to decline to dance.
Is “sit out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.