sit by

• Deutsches Verb bzw. Ausdruck für tatenloses Zusehen oder Nicht-Eingreifen, während etwas geschieht; oft mit dem Nebenton der Passivität oder Gleichgültigkeit.

A phrasal verb used to indicate remaining inactive or passive while something happens, often implying a failure to intervene or take action.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Remain inactiveinformal

   To stay in a place without taking action, especially when action is needed.

   Tatenlos zusehen

   • I can't just sit by while they make a mistake.
   • She sat by and watched the argument escalate.
   • He refused to sit by and let injustice happen.

   Synonymedo-nothinglook onstand by

   Antonymeactengageinterveneparticipatereactrespond

2. Stay near someoneinformal

   To sit next to or near someone, often for comfort or support.

   Bei jemandem sitzen

   • She sat by her friend during the movie.
   • The child sat by his mother all evening.
   • He sat by the fire and read a book.

   Synonymeaccompanystand bystick with

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