transitive verb
1. : to remain to the end of
sit out a dull speech
2. : to outstay in a social call
determined to sit his rival out
3.
a. : to remain seated during (a dance)
b. : to fail to take part in : stay aloof from
believe we would find it impossible to sit out any war in Europe — Elmo Roper
4. : to stretch the back of (a skirt) by wearing while sitting