Meaning of sit sth out In English

• 0 to not take part in a physical activity such as a dance or a game, because you are tired or injured:

  • I'm feeling rather tired, so I think I'll sit out the next dance.

• 1 to wait for an unpleasant situation or event to finish, without leaving or taking some other action:

  • The company's management is prepared to sit out the strike rather than agree to union demands.