sit out

verb

1. tr to endure to the end

   I sat out the play although it was terrible

2. tr to remain seated throughout (a dance, etc)
3. intr to lean backwards over the side of a light sailing boat in order to carry the centre of gravity as far to windward as possible to reduce heeling US and Canadian termhike out

Example Sentences

Nacua, who sat out the first five games because of a knee injury, also had more than 100 yards receiving against the Minnesota Vikings.

From Los Angeles Times

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who sat out the Bruins’ victory over Boston University on Monday with a groin injury, remained sidelined for the portion of practice reporters were allowed to observe Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

McVay said right tackle Rob Havenstein could be sidelined again because of an ankle injury that forced him to sit out against the Dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times

Nacua sat out five games on injured reserve before returning on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

He sat out the season finale against East Valley as he recovers from a back injury in hopes of playing in the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• abdicate
• abstain
• eschew
• forsake
• pass on
• pass up
• quit
• refrain
• relinquish
• renounce
• resist
• swear off
• waive