verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of sit idly by.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sit idly by
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
sit by
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verb
Meaning 2
be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sit back
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: watch, look on
History
Etymology
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