sit out(
sihd
 
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. no participar en
Should we deal you in? - No, I'm going to sit this hand out.¿Te doy cartas? - No, no voy a participar en esta ronda.
b. no jugar en
Johnson sat out the last three games due to an injury.Johnson no jugó en los últimos tres partidos debido a una herida.
a. sentarse a esperar que pase
There was a restaurant on the beach where we went to sit out the downpour.Había un restaurante junto a la playa donde fuimos a sentarnos a esperar que pasara el aguacero.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. sentarse fuera (person)
It was a beautiful day to sit out in the yard and relax.Era un día lindo para sentarnos fuera en el jardín y relajarnos.
b. pasar tiempo fuera (food)
Don't let the sauce sit out too long or it'll go bad.No dejes que la salsa pase demasiado tiempo fuera o se pondrá mala.
c. quedar fuera
Don't let the ham sit out, or the dog will get to it.No dejes que el jamón quede fuera, o se lo comerá el perro.
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