sit by

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения бездействия или пассивности во время происходящего, часто подразумевающий невмешательство или отсутствие действий.

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

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Remain inactiveinformal

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

   Бездействовать

   • 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.

   Synonymsdo-nothinglook onstand by

   Antonymsactengageinterveneparticipatereactrespond

2. Stay near someoneinformal

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

   Сидеть рядом

   • 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.

   Synonymsaccompanystand bystick with

Base verbsit