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1.VerbTo 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 tune, and I'm rather tired, so I think I'll just sit it out."
2.VerbTo await the cessation of, without taking part.
3.VerbTo 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.
4.VerbTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
5.VerbTo escape a hold while face down by swinging one's legs around into the sitting position.
6.NounAlternative form of sitout.
7.NounAlternative form of sit-out.