sit in

assistere come uditore, partecipare come osservatore

Assistere a una lezione o riunione come ospite, di solito per osservare e ascoltare.

In inglese semplice: To attend a lesson or meeting as a visitor, usually to watch and listen.

• You're welcome to sit in today.
• She sat in on the meeting to learn about the project.
• Could we sit in on one of your lessons?

Come si usa: sit in on something (Can I sit in on your history class?)

Sinonimi: observe, attend as a guest

Espressioni comuni: sit in on something, sit in quietly, sit in today

fare un sit-in

Restare seduti in un luogo per protesta, spesso rifiutandosi di andarsene.

In inglese semplice: To stay seated in a place as a protest, often refusing to leave.

• The students sat in all night.
• Workers are sitting in at the factory until talks begin.
• They sat in outside the office to demand equal rights.

Come si usa: sit in at a place (Students sat in at the college to protest the new fees.)

Sinonimi: stage a sit-in, occupy

Espressioni comuni: sit in peacefully, sit in all night, sit in outside

suonare come ospite

Unirsi a un gruppo per un’esibizione come musicista ospite.

In inglese semplice: To join a band or group for a performance as a guest musician.

• Can I sit in tonight?
• He sat in with a jazz band last Friday.
• Their usual drummer was pleased to let her sit in.

Come si usa: sit in with a band (A local guitarist sat in with the band.); sit in on an instrument (She sat in on piano for the final song.)

Sinonimi: guest, play as a guest

Espressioni comuni: sit in with someone, sit in on drums, sit in tonight