sit by

/sɪt baɪ/
/sɪt baɪ/
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Other forms: sat by; sitting by; sits by

Definitions of sit by
  1. verb
    be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
    “Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!”
    synonyms: sit back
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    type of:
    look on, watch
    observe with attention
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