sɪt ɪn
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- sit
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- No
What does "sit in" mean?
To attend a meeting as an observer or substitute
Examples
- Would you mind if I sit in on your meeting?
- A substitute teacher sat in for Mr. Johnson.
- She sat in on the lecture.
- Protesters sat in at the mayor's office.
How to use it
Usually followed by 'on' when specifying what is being attended.
Similar expressions
attend
observe
participate
Related phrasal verbs
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