sit by

• Verbo compuesto que denota inacción o pasividad ante algo que sucede, a menudo implicando no intervenir, no tomar parte o permanecer al margen sin actuar.

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

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Remain inactiveinformal

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

   Quedarse de brazos cruzados

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdo-nothinglook onstand by

   Antónimosactengageinterveneparticipatereactrespond

2. Stay near someoneinformal

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

   Sentarse junto a alguien

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccompanystand bystick with

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