What does "sit by" mean?

to remain inactive while something important or wrong happens

Is "sit by" formal or informal?

"sit by" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Most often used in criticism, especially in phrases like 'sit by and do nothing.'

sit by

Intermedio alto (B2) neutral

to watch and not help or act

"I won't sit by and watch them treat her like that."

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order dinner and just sit by myself like

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I sit by the window watching people come and go,

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