Answer: satby

AnswerCrossword Clue
SATBY

Didn't do anything

SATBY

Witnessed and did nothing

SATBY

Was inactive or indifferent

SATBY
Was idle
SATBY
Failed to get involved
SATBYDid nothing while other things went on
SATBYWatched and did nothing
SATBYWaited and did nothing
SATBY... the phone (waited)
SATBYJust watched
SATBYStayed on the sidelines
SATBY... the phone (awaited a call)
SATBYWas uninvolved
SATBYFailed to act
SATBYDidn't act
SATBYDid nothing
SATBYDidn't get involved