Definitions for sit by
sit by

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1. sit by, sit backverb

   be inactive or indifferent while something is happening

   "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!"

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1. sit by

   To "sit by" generally means to be or remain seated next to someone or something. It can also mean to stay idle or do nothing while something is happening. The exact meaning depends on the context it is used in.

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How to pronounce sit by?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say sit by in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sit by in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sit by in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of sit by in a Sentence

1. Dorian Fuhrman:

   Weknew that our sons were doing it and their friends were doing it and it was becoming widespread, but after this incident, we really couldnt sit by.

2. Peter Arvai:

   What matters the most is to be able to see the facial expressions, if you can, sit by the window to have the light on your face, that creates a much better experience for others.

3. John B. Gough:

   If you want to succeed in the world you must make your own opportunities as you go on. The man who waits for some seventh wave to toss him on dry land will find that the seventh wave is a long time a-coming. You can commit no greater folly than to sit by the road side until someone comes along and invites you to ride with him to wealth or influence.

4. John Boehner:

   The House has acted to de-fund the department and to stop the president’s overreach when it comes to immigration and his executive orders, ... And the Congress just can’t sit by and let the president defy the Constitution and defy his own his oath of office.

5. Adetola Onamade:

   The government is saying Marina Tricks are Marina Tricks and we are setting an example, but then they are putting £ 27 billion into roads, and a few million into the green recovery deal and they are completely ignoring the global dimension, we can't sit by and watch that happen -- we will hold Marina Tricks accountable in court, but we will also hold Marina Tricks accountable on the streets.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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