sit idly by en · VERB
Meanings
- To remain close or stand aside while refraining from acting or intervening.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sitting idly by | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sat idly by | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sat idly by | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| sits idly by | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
ar وَقَفَ مَكْتُوفَ اليَدَيْن (Translations)