Meaning of sit-out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A time-out.
2. A break from the expected activity, for rest, for strategic reasons, or because participation is impossible.
3. A form of punishment in which the offender is made to sit out from a desired activity.

Examples

“As I told you, I think⟳ the “sit-out” at the Chase-Manhattan Bank was an act of faith in the possibility of America's taking up once more its mission of helping to make⟳ the world more decent.”

“Our mat drill consists of repeated short sit-outs and shoulder rolls. The wrestler executes a short sit-out and immediately rolls over the point⟳ of his shoulder and recovers into a defensive position.”

“The idea of the "sit-out" was originally presented by a nucleus of seven students, who took it to the faculty-student council.”

“Again, as stated, he may collapse or roll through “pin/jeopardy” positions to thwart an attack as long as he is not halted for the two second mark⟳. He is not to escape⟳. That is, no stand-up switches, sit-outs, pulling guard or 1/2 guard.”

“The beach house had two bedrooms with attached bath, living cum dining room and a sit-out facing the sea.”

“Each house had a shoulder-high sit-out in front so as to prevent⟳ the mahars from entering the house.”

“Thus losses and sit-outs generally pair up. However, there are two exceptions to this — C sat out the first game even though he hadn't lost the previous game, and the loser of the last⟳ game doesn't sit⟳ out after that because they quit⟳ at that point⟳.”

“At times the sit-out would result⟳ in only 4 players remaining when he did resume—however he would be far behind and almost relegating himself to 4“' place⟳ which is normally not paid.”

“News that some sit-out units would be joining the Patriots drew some more whooping and hollering.”

“The sit-out progression addresses confrontation, negotiation, self-reflection, accountability, and logical consequences.”

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