Related Clues:

• 'Notwithstanding and not with taking part (3,3)'
• Recuse oneself from, say
• Don't join in drink around one
• Pass on, as dancing to a song
• Don't take part in
• Avoid participation in (a dance etc)
• Stop, check (progress)
• Not participate in a sports match
• Don't join in party dances, but stay to the end
• Stay until end of international tour, almost set in stone
• Skip a dance
• Opt not to play
• Not participate