Phrase guide

sit in

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To attend a class, educational presentation, meeting, etc. for one time, as a visitor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To take part in a group musical performance, especially a jazz session, as a temporary guest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To participate in a sit-in protest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

participate in an act of civil disobedience

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Broader terms: disobey

5

verb

Meaning 5

attend as a visitor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Can I sit in on your Intermediate Hittite class?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: attend, go to

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vierailla — to attend for one time
  • German: hospitieren — to attend for one time