verb phrase · neutral
lead a sedentary lifestyle
UK/liːd ə ˈsed(ə)ntəri ˈlaɪfstaɪl/US/lid ə ˈsɛdənˌtɛri ˈlaɪfstaɪl/LEAD a SED·en·ta·ry LIFE·style
to live in a way that involves little physical activity or exercise
Examples
“Many office workers lead a sedentary lifestyle, which increases their risk of heart disease.”
“Parents should encourage children not to lead a sedentary lifestyle by limiting screen time.”
“After retirement he began to realise he had been leading a sedentary lifestyle for years.”
Band 8 sentence
“A major contributor to the surge in chronic illnesses is that an increasing number of people lead a sedentary lifestyle, spending long hours at desks and using cars instead of walking.”
Collocations
- become sedentary
- sedentary behaviour
- sit for long periods
Word family
Common mistakes
I lead sedentary life.→I lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Tôi sống sedentary.→Tôi sống ít vận động. / I lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Say it for a higher band
5sit a lot→6be inactive→7+lead a sedentary lifestyle
Synonyms
be inactive
lead an inactive life
Easily confused
stationary
“Although the stationary bike stood unused in the corner, many office workers continue to lead a sedentary lifestyle and develop back pain and weight gain.”
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