attend a meeting without voting rights; audit a class
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to attend (a meeting, trial) as a non-voting observer
formalTypically used for formal gatherings like board meetings, court trials, or assemblies where one is present to listen but not to participate in discussion or decision-making.
As a media representative, she was allowed to attend the court trial as an observer.
He is not a committee member and can only observe the meeting.
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The court allows citizens to apply to observe publicly tried cases.
verb
to audit a class; to sit in on a course
neutralRefers to attending university or school classes without being an officially registered student, usually not for credit.
He was interested in economics, so he applied to audit the class as a non-degree student.
I audited several literature courses during my graduate studies.
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Those auditing a course also need to follow classroom discipline.