Sit-out Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To decline to participate; particularly, to decline to dance.

I don't like this tune, and I'm rather tired, so I think I'll just sit out.
I don't like this song and I'm really tired, so I think I'll just sit it out.
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(idiomatic) To not participate.

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(nautical) To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.

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(Amateur Wrestling Term) To escape a hold while face-down by swinging one's legs around into the sitting position.
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Noun

Singular:
sit-out
Plural:
sit outs

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